Substance abuse is a serious problem that requires immediate attention. If you are suffering from addiction, it is critical to seek help from an expert substance abuse counselor as soon as possible to receive the proper therapy. Substance abuse counseling must be customized to each case, and it should incorporate treatments that address the disease’s...
Category: <span>Drugs</span>
The Truth About Molly: What Is It and The Risks
What is Molly? Molly is the slang term for a synthetic drug that significantly alters your mood and perception upon consumption. MDMA is the technical name for the drug 3.4-methylenedioxy methamphetamine. Although it is a synthetic drug, Molly has chemical similarities with hallucinogens and stimulants. You can find MDMA drugs in various forms, including tablets,...
Gabapentin: The Drug You Need to Know About
Gabapentin is an FDA-approved prescription drug and an anticonvulsant that is primarily used to alleviate the conditions of epilepsy, neuropathic pain, hot flashes, and restless leg syndrome. Despite its widespread use in the field of medicine, it is classified as a Schedule V Controlled Substance in several states in the United States. This is primarily...
Barriers to Substance Abuse Treatment
Obstacles to Getting Help for Drug and Alcohol Problems Well over half of all American preteens, teens and adults drink or use illicit drugs. Most of these people do not have a diagnosable substance problem. However, tens of millions of them do. If you have problems with drugs or alcohol, you need treatment to maximize...
What Are Whippits and Why Are They Dangerous?
You may not have heard of them but whippits are the most misused inhalant drugs in the United States. When you think of inhalants you may think of gasoline, lighter fluid, or spray paint and you may even be asking “what’s a whippit or whippet?”. Whippits is a slang term for steel cartridges filled with...
What is NBOMe?
NBOMe is a family of synthetic or designer hallucinogens that is considered a New Psychoactive Substance (NPS). It was synthesized in the early 2000s and became available in 2010. NBOMe was designed to mimic the effects of LSD, methamphetamine, and mescaline which is a drug made from the cactus plant. Slang terms for NBOMes include:...
The Impact of Super Meth
Methamphetamine is a problem in many neighborhoods and cities in the United States. The National Institute on Drug Abuse mentions that as much as 0.6% of the population reported using meth in 2017. The chances are good that this number has gone up significantly since then, as meth is such an easy drug to score....
Can You Overdose on Mushrooms?
Psilocybin mushrooms or “shrooms” are hallucinogenic fungi that alter one’s consciousness and state of mind. Psilocybin is the active ingredient. These mushrooms can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the United States, Mexico, and South America. In the United States, psilocybin is classified as a Schedule I substance. This means it has a high potential...