Author: John Carter

The length of time this stage lasts depends on various different factors, but usually ranges between 2-5 hours. When heroin is snorted, the effects usually kick in around 10 minutes later. These effects can include a warm and euphoric sensation, decreased pain perception, a sense of relaxation, and slowed breathing and heart rate. They typically […]

When cocaine and ethanol are used together, a psychoactive metabolite is produced with similar pharmacological and psychoactive properties as cocaine [2]. This metabolite, cocaethylene, is considered more toxic to the cardiovascular and hepatic systems than cocaine, the parent drug, and it has a longer plasma elimination half-life (about 2 hours) than cocaine (about 1 hour) […]

Valproic acid (400–500 mg tid) is able to produce a dose-dependent improvement of AWS symptoms [6, 81], with a reduced incidence of seizures and a protection toward the worsening of AWS severity (anti-kindling effect). These characteristics make valproic acid an interesting and promising drug in the outpatient management of mild-to-moderate forms of AWS [82]. The […]

After the marathon drinking binge, Andre passed out in a hotel lobby and couldn’t be moved or roused. His buddies had to resort to covering him in a piano cover and allowing him to sleep through the night. André René Roussimoff (May 19, 1946 – January 27, 1993), popularly known as Andre the Giant, consumed […]

If you’ve ever asked an experienced magic mushroom tripper, “How long do shrooms last? This isn’t some twisted game played on newbies; the answer is it depends. The problem then is that they may not be able to communicate all the factors that affect the length of your trip, or they simply don’t know. Some […]

Inpatient detox facilities have licensed and qualified medical staff that can provide around-the-clock monitoring and care. Prescription drugs—especially opioids such as Oxycontin—can have withdrawal symptoms that can be excruciating and painful. You can develop withdrawal symptoms, including insomnia, nausea, and a lack of appetite. Ben Lesser is one of the most sought-after experts in health, […]

It is important to distinguish between the valid medical uses and the nonmedical uses of the drug. Although people with certain heart conditions should not take ketamine, it is generally safe when a trained professional administers it in clinical settings. The Controlled Substance Act classifies ketamine as a Schedule III non-narcotic drug. Some users feel […]

Most people with an alcohol use disorder progress through three typical stages. Watching a loved one endure the end stages of alcoholism can be frustrating and lonely. The feeling of powerlessness is stifling as you watch someone you care about slowly deteriorate physically and mentally while they may even continue to refuse to admit their […]

Flakka is a potent drug that can stimulate the ‘feel-good’ chemicals in the brain. This drug can have severe repercussions on the brain and overall health of an individual. Users have reported that the drug use of flakka can trigger intense and uncontrollable urges to ingest the drug again. Recently, the abuse of synthetic drugs […]

Some are more serious than others, and individuals may be affected differently by the type of antidepressant they are taking. When drinking moderately, many people forget to consider how alcohol might affect their current medications. Too often, individuals engaging in moderate drinking disregard the fact that their prescription could be negatively affected by alcohol. MAOIs […]