The topic of synthetic opioids has long begun to worry me, but the other day I came across an article that reveals more data on the actual state of things…
Drugs
Kratom Harm Reduction
Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, with a long history of use in traditional medicine in countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Its leaves…
Amphetamine Withdrawal Treatment
The treatment of amphetamine withdrawal is a critical topic in the domain of addictology, harm reduction, and mental health care, highlighting the intricate challenges faced by individuals attempting to overcome…
Marijuana and Lung Health
The interest in studying the effects of marijuana on the lungs arises from the increasing global trend toward the legalization of cannabis for both medical and recreational use. This shift…
Methamphetamine Harm Reduction
N-Methamphetamine, often simply referred to as methamphetamine, is a potent central nervous system (CNS) stimulant known for its recreational use and potential for addiction. It’s part of the phenethylamine and…
Naloxone Explaining
Naloxone is a critical medication in both emergency medicine, harm reduction, and addiction treatment, particularly in the context of opioid overdoses. Here’s a comprehensive overview of its role and importance:…
Xyrem, GBL, GHB Harm Reduction
An in-depth look at the potential dangers of GHB, GBL, and Xyrem use and evidence-driven strategies to mitigate harm and ensure safe consumption. What are GHB, GBL, and Xyrem? GHB…
Ketamine Harm Reduction
Ketamine is often referred to colloquially as “K” or “Special K”. It was originally synthesized in 1962, and is a dissociative anesthetic with a history of usage in a variety…
What is Overamping? Signs, Lastings, Treatment
Overamping simplest definition is the overdose of stimulants. But I would stop at the term pre-overdose of stimulants. Because its effects vary widely among individuals. For some, it manifests physically…
Spice: Bases, Dangers and Harm Reduction
Synthetic Сannabinoids, often referred to as “Spice” or “K2,” are a group of chemically engineered compounds designed to mimic the effects of natural cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant, such…
Opiates Wooden Chest Syndrome
Wooden Chest Syndrome (WCS) refers to the stiffening of the chest observed after administration of a high dose of opioids during anesthesia or recreationally. Wooden Chest Syndrome is a rare…
HPPD: Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder
Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder (HPPD) is a condition characterized by the recurrence of perceptual symptoms that were previously experienced during acute hallucinogen intoxication, even after the drug has ceased to…
Stimulant Overdose First Aid
A stimulant overdose requires knowledge of the first aid rules because is a serious medical emergency that can result from the excessive consumption of stimulant drugs such as cocaine and…
How to Stop a Psychedelic Trip
Psychedelics are substances that can alter perception, mood, and various cognitive processes. When someone consumes a psychedelic substance, LSD, Psilocybin Mushrooms, or DMT for example, it interacts with serotonin receptors…
How LSD works?
Every time I want to talk about something, I think – hey, man, the Internet is already full of information about everything and definitely about such topics as “how LSD…