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…
Harm Reduction
In this section, you will find articles on the principles and approaches of harm reduction from the use of drugs and psychoactive substances.
Set and Settings for Harm Reduction
The concept of “Set and Settings” for Harm Reduction is a concept that emphasizes the importance of an individual’s mindset (set) and the physical and social environment (setting) in which…
Drugs Dosage Measurements
The scope and intensity of a substance’s effects hinge on several factors. These encompass the method of administration, dosage, mindset and environment, as well as individual and environmental elements. So…
Nasal Hygiene for Snorting
Nasal hygiene is important for individuals who use drugs intranasally to protect the delicate mucous membrane lining the nasal passages and minimize the risk of complications. But first, let’s look…
Harm Reduction for Mephedrone
For a long time there have been no articles on the site about a specific substance and Harm Reduction for it. Let’s fix it! Today I will try to tell…
Harm Reduction Pros and Cons
I admit, I really wanted to make a simple list of pros and cons of harm reduction, but in the process of working on the article, it seemed to me…
Opioid Overdose Risks
What is an opioid overdose? An opioid overdose occurs when an individual takes an excessive amount of opioids, such as prescription painkillers (e.g., oxycodone, hydrocodone) or illicit substances like heroin…
Myths about Drugs and Addiction
Here are some common myths about drugs and addiction that contribute to stigmatization, along with the scientific evidence that challenges these misconceptions: Myth 1: Addiction is a moral failing or…
Stigma. Discrimination of Drug Users
As we will see in the course of this article, stigmatization can be considered a special case of self-fulfilling prophecy. False assumptions form fears, pathological expectations, and erroneous decisions in…
Drug Testing Kits for Harm Reduction
The phrase Drug Testing can have two meanings. On the one hand, it is possible to test people – in the hospital, at work, and at home under certain conditions.…
Harm Reduction for Cocaine
Cocaine Harm Reduction tips are a special case of Harm Reduction for Stimulants strategies and aim to minimize the negative consequences associated with its use, particularly focusing on reducing the…
Does Harm Reduction Really Work?
The Harm Reduction approach for drugs aims to reduce the negative consequences associated with drug use, such as overdoses, infections, and other health problems, while recognizing that some people may…
Hurray! Mindheal comes out on YouTube
We have been working on this for a long time, and now we are glad to present you with the first educational Youtube-video from mindheal project. To begin with, we…
Chemsex: Drugs, Risks, and Harm Reduction
Chemsex is a neologism consisting of the two terms “chemicals” and “sex”. It is a term used to describe the use of drugs, specifically psychoactive substances, during sexual activity. This…
Harm Reduction for Psilocybin mushrooms
Psilocybin mushrooms or magic mushrooms or just shrooms are a type of fungi that contain the psychoactive compound psilocybin. When ingested, psilocybin is converted to psilocin in the body, which…
Harm Reduction for MDMA
Despite the fact that MDMA is increasingly mentioned in the info spatial as a medicine drug, and Molly is far from first place in terms of the number of consumers…
Harm Reduction for LSD
Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) is a powerful hallucinogenic drug that can have significant effects on the brain and body. While the use of LSD is illegal in most countries, some…
Amphetamine dosage, routes, and side effects
I have refrained from discussing this topic for a considerable period of time. On one hand, addressing amphetamine dosage or dosages of any psychoactive substances for recreational purposes may appear…
Harm reduction for alcohol
Every instance I attempt to discuss harm reduction, I comprehend the vastness of this topic, even for a single substance. However, alcohol undeniably emerges as one of the leading substances…
Harm Reduction Philosophy
Harm Reduction (HR) is a philosophy and set of practices that aims to reduce the negative consequences associated with certain behaviors or substances without necessarily requiring complete abstinence. Harm reduction…
Harm reduction for stimulants use
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…
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…
Harm reduction vs Abstinence. What is better?
I often see this question on the web, so I will try to answer it as accurately as possible. Although, as with all complex questions, there is unlikely to be…