Drug Addiction

Cannabis has many potential therapeutic benefits and can be used legally with a valid medical marijuana card. It is important to note that MDMA, especially in high doses, may be hazardous to some people and has been linked to fatalities. These fatalities are often attributed to overheating, dehydration, or even over-consumption of water, and not […]

The terms genetics and heredity are sometimes used interchangeably, but there are differences that are important to understand. Linkage-disequilibrium patterns differ across populations, which is one reason that discovery GWAS of European ancestry may not lead to maximally-predictive PGS in non-European ancestry target samples (Martin et al., 2019). It is thus imperative, in the interest […]

When tested at the same dose, S-α-PVP produced a greater effect than racemic α-PVP. Racemic and S-α-PVP were self-administered by rats at a 0.03 mg/kg injection, whereas R-α-PVP was self-administered at a 10-fold higher dose. Dose–effect responses suggested that R-α-PVP was at least 30 times less potent than S-α-PVP. The 2’’-OH-α-PVP levels in urine were […]

These are important things because even under medical supervision, breaking away from the physical hold of drugs is a painful, stressful process. Cocaine is a powerful stimulant drug that’s extracted and processed from coca plant leaves in South America. More commonly, people use cocaine to boost feelings like being energized, happy and alert. Cocaine is […]

Yes, salvia use is considered safe, but it hasn’t been extensively studied. That means possible side effects and risks that could be detrimental to your health may not be understood yet. While salvia is legal in some states, it’s still a powerful drug with real effects and possible risks. Salvia has been used in religious […]

The numbers, both in the northeast and around the U.S., are likely significant underestimates. Its presence in drug-related deaths rose from 0.3% to 6.7% between 2015 and 2020, according to a 2022 report published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence. That rate was more than 10% in Connecticut, 19% in Maryland and nearly 26% in Pennsylvania, […]

Some scientific studies speculate that DMT may contribute to neurodegenerative and neurorestorative processes. This means it could potentially treat neurodegenerative diseases in the future. Ask a trusted friend or family member to stay near you when you try the drug. Keep in mind that patient confidentiality laws will prevent them from reporting this information to […]

But it carries many risks, including overdose and serious physical and mental side effects as well as addiction. If you or someone you know has problems with cocaine use, seek help from a doctor or mental health professional. Although there’s no cure for drug addiction, treatment options can help you overcome an addiction and stay […]

Whipped cream canister refills, nitrous oxide tanks used to boost a car’s speed and restaurant supplies that power whipped cream machines are all also used for whippets. Like other inhalant drugs, whippets can be easy for young people to get ahold of and abuse. Dr. Carl advises parents to be cognizant of whippets and other […]

Benzodiazepines are also the first-line treatment for PCP-induced hypertension and seizures. Hyperthermia from PCP toxicity is due to psychomotor agitation and can be successfully treated with benzodiazepines as well. PCP, also known as 1-(1-phenylcyclohexyl-piperidine), is a synthetic arycycloalkylamine created from piperidine and cyclohexanone. Benzodiazepines are also the first-line treatment for PCP-induced hypertension and seizures. Angel […]