Nicotine is a highly addictive substance found in tobacco products. When a person becomes dependent on nicotine and tries to quit or reduce their intake, they may experience a range…
Drugs
Harm Reduction for Stimulants
Harm reduction strategies aim to reduce the negative consequences associated with drug use while recognizing that some individuals may continue to use substances. When it comes to stimulants, such as…
Symptoms of caffeine withdrawal
Caffeine is a widely used stimulant found in a variety of beverages and foods. While moderate caffeine consumption is generally considered safe for most people, excessive caffeine intake can lead…
Symptoms of cannabis withdrawal
Cannabis, also known as marijuana, is a psychoactive drug that is used for recreational and medicinal purposes. Cannabis withdrawal refers to the physical and psychological symptoms that can occur when…
Symptoms of benzodiazepine withdrawal
Benzodiazepine withdrawal refers to the physical and psychological symptoms that can occur when someone who has been regularly using benzodiazepines such as Valium, Xanax, or Klonopin suddenly stops or reduces…
Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal
Alcohol is widely used and considered the most socially acceptable drug. It’s a central nervous system depressant that affects judgment, coordination, and emotions. Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) refers to the…
First aid for Opioid Overdose
An opioid overdose occurs when a person takes a large enough dose of opioids, a class of drugs that includes prescription painkillers, such as oxycodone and hydrocodone, as well as…
How Amphetamine works?
Today, I shall expound upon the classic stimulant – amphetamine – delving into its mechanisms of action, the ways in which it impacts our brain, and the reasons behind its…
Harm reduction for weed use
Let’s continue discussing harm reduction. In our previous conversation, we touched upon opioids, and today we will shift focus to a psychoactive substance, that is still widely perceived as harmless.…
Harm reduction for opioid use
Harm reduction for opioid use is a serious and difficult topic that I just can’t get past. I’ll start with a personal, not very common opinion regarding harm reduction. It…