THE TOXIC MIXTURE OF ALCOHOL AND STIMULANTS
At some point throughout the day, each of us like to have a little bit of a boost now and then. Whether you may decide to grab a quick cup of coffee or simply grab a caffeine-boosted chocolate candy, that extra kick definitely helps you get through an overbearing workload sometimes, doesn’t it? However, imagine […]
THE EXPLOSIVE COMBINATION OF METH AND ALCOHOL
Ultimately, the concept of mixing dangerous substances like alcohol and meth seems too explosive to the healthy person. Some of you are probably more familiar with people who smoke and drink simultaneously, or a person who cuts liquor with a caffeinated beverage. However, as strange as this may sound, combining a stimulant (like caffeine or […]
HERE ARE SOME DANGEROUS CHEMICALS THAT ARE MIXED INTO COCAINE
Whenever people experiment with illegal drugs, you can guarantee that dangerous toxins have been mixed into some batches (at certain points). One of the most powerful nervous system stimulants on the market, cocaine is derived from the leaves of the South American coca plant and is eventually processed into a fine, white powder or crystals […]
COULD DRUG ADDICTS GET “PERSONALIZED MEDICATIONS” SOON?
Wouldn’t it be great if you could take medications that are specifically made for you? Although this might sound like the lead-in to a science fiction novel, in reality, doctors might be on the brink of tailoring drugs to meet the needs of individual patients. For example, some physicians can test the genetic makeup of […]
A CLOSER LOOK AT STIMULANT DRUGS
Did you know that some of the most commonly abused drugs are actually right under out noses? In fact, you might be consuming some of them right now, and you may not even know it. Overall, stimulant drugs might be one of the most complicated drug families on the market, given the fact that half […]
THE REALITY OF CRYSTAL METH WITHDRAWAL
Typically manufactured as blue or white rocks or taking on the appearance of glass, the aptly named “crystal meth” might possibly be one of the deadliest drugs on the planet. Besides opioids, this deadly stimulant has been responsible for countless health crises and fatal overdoses, but what makes it particularly deadly is the fact that […]
MANY ADDICTION CENTERS DO NOT HAVE ANTI-OPIOID MEDICATIONS
When you take a closer look at the opioid epidemic raging across our country, you may begin to wonder why on earth it has spiraled out of control so quickly. Over the course of several decades, millions of people have become attached to these deadly medications (including illegal varieties), while hundreds of thousands of people […]
DOES METHADONE TREATMENT REALLY HELP HEROIN ADDICTS?
Ultimately, you may ask how one opioid can be used to treat opioid addiction. Nevertheless, doctors have been using methadone (a synthetic opioid) as a form of harm reduction therapy or drug-accompaniment for people recovering from heroin addiction. (Likewise, some medical professionals will prescribe methadone to treat chronic pain.) So how does a potent drug […]
CRYSTAL METH AFFECTS THE BODY IN DANGEROUSLY BIZARRE WAYS
Also called “methamphetamine intoxication” the high that is achieved by consuming crystal meth is something of a dangerous phenomenon in the drug world. Users of this drug commonly report intense euphoria and a grandiose sense of invulnerability (sometimes mixed with sexual aggression and violence overall). One of the most powerful stimulants and one of the […]
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT A DRUG CALLED BZP
Imagine a drug that is as potent at MDMA (also called ecstasy) but far more terrifying. Unfortunately, such a terrifying substance exists on today’s market, and it is currently growing in popularity. Scientifically called n-benzylpiperazine, BZP is a powerful stimulant that is often disguised as MDMA (or sold as an alternative) and can sometimes contain […]