Injecting bupropion can cause serious side effects such as psychosis, tissue necrosis, decreased blood flow, and drug overdose. Bupropion is an antidepressant agent that can treat the seasonal affective disorder...
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome In Adults
If you drink any amount of alcohol while pregnant, your baby may develop a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). These disorders occur when alcohol crosses the placenta and enters the...
What Is HHC (Hexahydrocannabinol)?
As marijuana becomes legal in more states, people are showing more interest in cannabinoids. Cannabinoids are naturally occurring compounds found in the cannabis plant. The most well-known examples are tetrahydrocannabinol...
What Is A Teener Of Meth?
Methamphetamine (also called meth or crystal meth) is a stimulant drug. It’s chemically similar to amphetamine (Adderall), though it’s much more powerful. It’s made with a variety of ingredients, including...
Why Alcohol Is More Dangerous Than Heroin & Other Drugs
When people want to relax or celebrate, they often turn to alcohol. This legal substance is one of the most popular drugs in the world. While drinking alcohol might seem...
Shooting Up Errors | How To Know When You Missed
Some people inject drugs like heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine. Injecting a drug (also called “shooting up”) means using a needle to deliver the drug into a vein. Sometimes, the needle...
What Is 6-APB (“Benzofury”)?
Stimulant drugs are substances that speed up your central nervous system. Some are very well-known, including MDMA (also called ecstasy) and amphetamine (also called speed). Other stimulant drugs are newer...
World Mental Health Day: Purpose & Participation
October 10th, 2022, is World Mental Health Day (WMHD). WMHD strives to make mental health and well-being a priority through awareness of mental illnesses and treatment resources. The first WMHD...
What Is Coke Jaw?
Cocaine is a white powder made from the leaves of the coca plant. As a stimulant drug, it causes a rush of energy, confidence, and euphoria (intense joy). It’s among...
Ensuring Safety In Addiction Treatment For World Patient Safety Day
Patient safety is one of the most critical factors in ensuring effective medical care. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), as health care systems across the globe become more...