Drug Addiction

This process is not only rapid but also means the drug is delivered to the brain all at once in a more concentrated amount. IV drugs are often preferred over oral capsules because intravenous injection gets the desired substance to the brain much faster. Rates of needle sharing among injecting drug users have declined during […]

Status epilepticus is when a person has a seizure that lasts longer than 5 minutes or has more than one seizure within 5 minutes. People who use it illegally often snort, smoke, or inject it, or mix it into drinks. Ketamine triggers activity of a neurotransmitter called glutamate in the frontal cortex of your brain. […]

Despite these positive results, the authors warn that data on the use of ketamine for this condition are limited, so practitioners should consider the risks of the drug before prescribing it. The FDA has approved ketamine for general anesthesia only, but the drug has some off-label uses. General anesthesia denotes a sleep-like state, while dissociative […]

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These “flashbacks” can occur days, weeks, or even months after your last acid trip. During a bad acid trip, you may feel scared and confused. You may experience hallucinations that leave you terrified and distraught. The same factors that influence how long acid takes to kick in also influence how long the effects linger. The […]

While Molly is sometimes considered a “pure” form of MDMA, it often contains other drugs. In recent months, the deaths of several young people have been linked to molly. But the toxicology reports for two of the deceased — Jeffrey Russ, 23, and Matthew Rybarczyk, 20,  showed that Russ died from a fatal mix of […]

They are most often used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. How long they last inside the body depends on several factors, including age, weight, dosage and more. If you take a drug frequently or in large doses, there is a higher chance that it will build up in your system. Drugs travel […]

It is important to stay hydrated – especially when taking MDMA and similar drugs. To stay hydrated aim to drink half a pint (284mL) of water per hour. Young children may have an increased risk of seizures resulting from fever if they receive PCV13 at the same time as an inactivated influenza vaccine. A vaccine […]

Heroin trafficking was virtually eliminated in the US during World War II because of temporary trade disruptions caused by the war. Japan’s war with China had cut the normal distribution routes for heroin and the war had generally disrupted the movement of opium. Possession of diamorphine for the purpose of trafficking is an indictable offense […]

If you’re concerned about law enforcement getting involved, you don’t need to mention the substances used over the phone (though it’s best to give them as much information as possible). Just be sure to tell them about specific symptoms so they can send the appropriate response. Hallucinogens like acid can make you do things you […]