Drug Addiction

However, the temperature may change as soon as it is exposed to either warm or cool environment. For drug screening, a urine temperature that is within the range of °F is usually acceptable. Ensuring that the sample is in this temperature range is the best way to tell whether the sample actually came from the […]

As with all supplements, you’ll want your doctor to let you know about any health risks, like effects on any conditions you have or medications you take. “The circuits that are involved in human cognition are very complicated and not fully understood,” he says. “You can’t just ‘turn up the dial’ that easily.” He notes […]

It could potentially help with wet dandruff by relieving irritation on the scalp. The effects of seborrheic dermatitis on hair are usually minimal, but research has shown that hair loss can occur. “Sometimes what you think is dandruff is simply product debris, like hair gel or hair spray,” says McMichael. SD causes visible signs of […]

People who use cocaine in any form may “binge” — taking the drug repeatedly within a short time and at increasingly higher doses — to maintain their high. Signs of cocaine abuse can include changes in behavior, such as increased energy or talkativeness, or becoming more secretive or withdrawn. Other signs of cocaine use can […]

Additionally, black tar heroin contains many more impurities than white powder heroin, and these impurities can cause severe infections. Ohio harm reduction programs can prevent the spread of bacterial infections during injection drug use. These programs may offer clean needles, intervention services, and access to addiction treatment programs. Inpatient treatment provides you with around-the-clock treatment […]

It may also boost mood, improve mindfulness, and treat depression and addiction disorders, though more research is needed to confirm these effects. Additionally, a review of six studies concluded that Ayahuasca showed beneficial effects in treating depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and drug dependence (15). A study in 57 people demonstrated that ratings of depression and […]

It is typically sold as a loose white powder that can be snorted or mixed into a liquid. It is also used in pill form and sometimes people sprinkle it on leafy substances, like mint or marijuana, to smoke. As a hallucinogen, PCP or angel dust can cause a person to see distorted images and […]

There is evidence that amphetamine use to treat ADHD could slow growth in children. Minor effects on the cardiovascular system, including a rise in heart rate and blood pressure, may have long-term effects. Those who use mixed amphetamine salts, however, were more likely to continue with the treatment. Call for an appointment with your health […]

In general, the more risk factors a person has, the greater the chance that taking drugs will lead to drug use and addiction. Protective factors, on the other hand, reduce a person’s risk. Risk and protective factors may be either environmental or biological. Opioids, also called narcotic drugs, are often used as a pain reliever. […]

When taken together, the drugs will create a drug interaction that will give you an intense rush while also stopping each other’s adverse effects. Respiratory failure or depression is particularly likely with speedballs. This is because the effects of cocaine wear off more quickly than the effects of heroin. Speedballing can cause your breathing to […]