In one of the last articles devoted to Panic attacks and Drugs, I promised to describe in more detail practical techniques and strategies in order to deal with panic attacks,…
First Aid
In this section, you will find articles about first aid in drug-related emergencies. Overdoses, how to recognize them, and what can be done.
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…
First Aid for Heart Attack
A really scary phrase that stereotypically seems to be the lot of the elderly. However, for people who use certain classes of substances, the risk of heart problems increases. Also,…
First Aid for Psychosis
Psychosis is a mental health condition characterized by a disconnection from reality. In some cases, psychosis can be caused by an underlying medical condition or the use of certain drugs.…
First Aid for Seizures
Seizures are sudden bursts of electrical activity in the brain that can cause a wide range of symptoms, such as loss of consciousness, convulsions, and involuntary movements. They can occur…
First Aid for Bad Trip
A bad trip, also known as an acute adverse reaction to hallucinogenic drugs, can include a range of symptoms, such as anxiety, paranoia, delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking. These symptoms…
First aid Serotonin Syndrome
Discussing recreational substances, sooner or later it comes to Serotonin Syndrome. His cunning lies in the fact that this is a relatively rare condition with a very vague clinical picture.…
First Aid for Unconsciousness
When someone nearby suddenly loses consciousness or behaves in a confused manner, it can be alarming. However, simple and clear actions from those nearby can help to minimize risks and…
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…
Recovery Position. Lifesaving measure for suffocation during overdose
The use of psychoactive substances, particularly those with a depressive impact on the central nervous system (CNS), frequently culminates in the loss of consciousness. Concurrently, nausea and vomiting are also…