Methadone is a medication used for the management of moderate to severe pain and the treatment of opioid addiction. When used as prescribed, methadone is safe and effective. However, methadone comes with the risk of both short- and long-term side effects. Abusing...
LSD, lysergic acid diethylamide, is a psychedelic drug that alters the state of the mind in a number of ways. It has colorful street names — acid, blotter, California Sunshine, dots, Electric Kool-Aid, among others. What Is LSD? LSD is colorless, odorless, and...
Addiction is a chronic disease, and recovery is a long-term — sometimes lifelong — process. Relapse prevention is the reason most people seek addiction treatment. They have tried to quit on their own and have been unable to kick the habit and stay clean. They are...
Dissociative drugs are a form of psychedelics that include Phencyclidine (PCP), ketamine, and Dextromethorphan (DXM). Effects of these kinds of drugs include a feeling of detachment or dissociation from an individual’s body or environment. Even though dissociative...
Self-medication is a problem around the world that impacts basic health care and contributes to many people’s issues with substance abuse and mental illness. There are many potential dangers for a person taking medications or prescriptions to treat self-recognized or...
MDMA (chemical name 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) — better known as Ecstasy, X, or Molly — is a synthetic stimulant and hallucinogenic drug used to produce a euphoric and energizing effect, increase enjoyment of experiences, reduce inhibitions, and increase...