Author: Gary Jackson

Typically, LSD is considered low-risk for addiction – though there are reports of psychological dependence. People who abuse other drugs will frequently take hallucinogens based on their mind-altering properties. This combination can create complicated LSD withdrawal symptoms and often require a more comprehensive treatment plan. Often, people will find that they’ve become frustrated with their […]

Salvia also has a low addiction potential, and people have not reported overdoses. The Mazatec also roll fresh salvia leaves into a cigar-like “quid.” They suck or chew the quid without swallowing, and so they absorb the drug from the mouth lining into the bloodstream. In this article, we find out what salvia is, how […]

They may have mystical experiences, such as visions or blending of their senses. Illicit experimentation continued over the following decades, partly inspired by the mystical writings of Aldous Huxley, and a vigorous subculture sprang up surrounding hallucinogens in the 1960s. Originating on the West Coast of the United States, it spread throughout North America, Western […]

With your support and the help of a mental health professional, your spouse has a better shot at successfully quitting drinking. With the help of a trained mental health professional, you can identify your spouse’s triggers and help them find healthier coping mechanisms. This way, you can support them along the road to recovery and […]

The feeling of being cross-faded can vary widely from person to person, with some describing a sense of euphoria and heightened effects. Researchers gave some participants low-dose alcohol and other participants were given a placebo. Then all the participants inhaled vaporized low-dose or high-dose THC. Those who had alcohol prior to inhaling THC had higher […]

Limiting microdosing research to topics that have been investigated in full-dose research could prematurely overlook unpredicted and potentially distinct microdosing outcomes. Instead, as a means of preparing for a broad range of outcomes, the present work solicited open-ended reports of benefits and challenges. Additionally, as psychedelic substances act on distinct yet overlapping neural receptor sites, […]

This means you can pay a $100 fine or visit an addiction recovery center instead of spending time in jail. Here’s a basic rundown of what to know about using heroin, including how long it stays in your system, side effects, and signs of an overdose. Behavioral health care – Trained providers who help with […]

While kudzu root has a long history in traditional Chinese medicine, people most often use it to help treat alcohol dependence. It’s important to note that this is a case study, so it can’t prove kudzu root caused this liver injury. Scientists need to do more research to investigate the potential of kudzu root to […]

Alcohol can make you feel drowsy, but that doesn’t mean you should reach for a glass of wine before bed. Depending on how much you drink and how close to bedtime you drink it, alcohol can mess with your sleep in a number of ways. People’s tolerance to alcohol as a sleep aid rapidly increases, […]

In addition to the health benefits listed below, research has found that those who give up alcohol for a month — whether it be Dry January, Lent or any other month — tend to drink less alcohol long-term. You’re likely to be in situations where you’ll be offered a drink. And practice what you might […]