Drug Addiction

There have been reports of people selling regular, store-bought mushrooms laced with other drugs, including PCP, which is detected by most panel tests. Research suggests that the hallucinogenic effects may last 3–6 hours after ingestion. Psilocybin mushrooms, or “shrooms,” trigger euphoria and hallucinogenic effects when ingested. A microdose might not cause you to have hallucinations […]

Experimental studies have been few and it is premature to conclude that DMT may have clinically relevant uses. Formation of IAA was thought to be likely due to oxidase deamination of NMT (Barker et al., 1980), but was later established to be also in part by direct deamination by MAO (Barker et al., 1982). “The […]

However, there’s still limited research on the medicinal benefits of DMT. More studies are necessary before making any conclusive statements about its medical potential. DMT is one of the potent psychedelic drugs that has captivated and inspired users for centuries. If curious about trying DMT, it’s important to take certain steps to reduce your risk […]

However, any ‘stress’ that is prolonged or chronic can become unpredictable and uncontrollable, resulting in a loss of sense of accomplishment or adaptability and the development of homeostatic dysregulation. This homeostatic dysregulation creates the potential for drug-seeking behaviors and possibly addiction. Drug addiction, also called substance use disorder, is a disease that affects a person’s brain […]

If a person becomes addicted to these prescribed medications and can’t obtain them anymore, they may pursue illegal drugs like heroin to achieve the same pleasurable feeling. Why do people start taking opioids and why can’t they stop? Through interviews with users and experts, The New York Times created a visual representation of how these […]

If you think someone you love is using cocaine, encourage them to seek help. Ask a healthcare provider about programs and services for people affected by another person’s cocaine use. Using it increases your risk of serious and sometimes life-threatening medical conditions like heart attack, stroke and drug overdose. Cocaine use disorder (addiction) can affect […]

So indirectly helium can be classified as something that kills brain cells. Abuse of inhalants during pregnancy also may place infants and children at increased risk of developmental harm. A number of case reports note abnormalities in newborns of mothers who chronically abuse solvents, and there is evidence of subsequent developmental impairment in some of […]

The cane toad is one of more than 37,000 alien species introduced – deliberately or inadvertently – by humans into environments around the world, according to a landmark United Nations report released this week. Cane toads cannot survive for more than three days during periods of dry conditions that normally prevail in arid Australia without […]

We offer a state-of-the-art, evidence-based detox and addiction treatment program in Central Florida. Fentanyl is a potent opioid, and many factors can influence its elimination from the system, such as age, dosage and even ingestion route. However, if one is concerned about not testing positive for this drug, it can be dangerous to quit cold […]

When a large amount of cocaine is taken at once or in conjunction with other drugs or alcohol, the risk for an overdose or other negative health consequences increases also. An overdose occurs when too much of the drug is ingested at one time for the body to handle, and drug amounts reach toxic levels […]