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Importance of Substance Abuse Counseling: The Benefits and How To Get Help
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Importance of Substance Abuse Counseling: The Benefits and How To Get Help

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...

The Truth About Molly: What Is It and The Risks
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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
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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...

What Are Whippits and Why Are They Dangerous?
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What Are Whippits and Why Are They Dangerous?

In the United States, whippits are the most misused inhalant drugs. But what is a whippit? What is it used for? And what are the risks associated? Demystifying Whippits Whippits are small containers or chargers filled with nitrous oxide (N₂O) gas, also known as “whippets”. They can be used (or, more commonly, misused) for recreational...

What is NBOMe?
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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
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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?
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Can You Overdose on Mushrooms?

The legal status of psilocybin mushrooms in the United States is a moving target, as laws surrounding the use of mushrooms and efforts to legalize them seem to be ever-changing.  Some states, like Colorado, made the use of psilocybin and psilocin, both psychedelic compounds, legal in 2022. This thumbs-up gave both institutions and private individuals...