Whether they’re sending a text message, writing an email, or making a social media post, many people use emojis. One of the most popular emojis is the Fire emoji 🔥...
Should Hospitals Staff Addiction Medicine Specialists?
In the United States, 1 in 9 hospitalized patients has a history of drug addiction (also called substance use disorder). Unfortunately, most doctors and nurses don’t know how to treat...
Is Pyrazolam Addictive?
In the 1970s, a team of chemists developed pyrazolam. This substance was derived from benzodiazepines, a class of drugs that includes alprazolam (Xanax) and diazepam (Valium). Like these drugs, pyrazolam...
What Happens When You Inject Shrooms & Other Psychedelic Drugs?
People use psychedelic drugs (also called hallucinogenic drugs) in many different ways. Some psychedelics can be eaten raw or brewed in tea, while others can be snorted, smoked, or swallowed...
How To Stay Sober During Christmas In Recovery
For many people, Christmas is synonymous with presents, decorations, and spending time with loved ones. Some indulge in alcoholic beverages during Christmas dinners and parties. These social activities, along with...
What Is U-47700?
During the opioid epidemic, some drug users have started experimenting with novel synthetic opioids (also called new synthetic opioids or NSOs). These human-made substances are similar to older synthetic opioids,...
Effects & Dangers Of Bupropion (Wellbutrin) Injection
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...