Drug Addiction

Some people use amphetamine to suppress their appetite, so they can go for a long time without eating. If you take a lot of amphetamine on a regular basis you can build up a tolerance to the drug so that you need higher doses just to get the same buzz or to feel normal. Regular […]

To avoid withdrawal symptoms, take your medication exactly as your provider prescribed it to you. Schedule a time to take it every day and stick to that same schedule for the duration that you’re taking the drug. Amphetamines cause your central nervous system to work quickly. This could feel like a “rush” or a euphoric […]

If the employee endangers the physical safety of others — for example, by driving the company van after smoking marijuana at home — something more drastic is called for. If the employee has a drug problem, one option is to suspend the worker until he or she successfully completes a treatment program. Addiction Resource team […]

In fact, this is one of the ancient medicinal uses of this compound. Research into mescaline’s psychotherapeutic potential is still limited, but renewed interest in the drug shows that it could successfully treat mental health disorders. Studies suggest, for example, that mescaline may increase blood flow and activity in the prefrontal cortex, the area of […]

This October marks the second annual National Substance Abuse Prevention Month – an observance to highlight the vital role of substance abuse prevention in both individual and community health and to remember those who have lost their lives to substance abuse. The Office of National Drug Control Policy joins President Obama in celebrating National Substance […]

Inside Iona’s brain, enzymes work like cleaners mopping up a monsoon to break down the drug flooding her system. Since DMT is illegal, there is limited research that shows any benefits. These benefits remain prospective and experimental, not scientifically proven. People who wish to try DMT should learn as much as possible and practice harm-reduction […]

The brain does so with the help of serotonin transporters in the nerve terminal membrane. Like a vacuum cleaner, the transporters scoop serotonin molecules that haven’t bound to receptors and transport them back to the inside of the terminal for later use. If someone is experiencing a potentially lethal morphine overdose, the opioid receptor antagonist […]

More conclusive research on herbal remedies and other supplements for ED is needed for many of these claims. However, if you decide to try one, be sure to talk with your doctor first. They can help determine whether the treatment may be safe and if it’ll react with any medications you’re taking. Ginkgo biloba may […]

Two days of muscle-strengthening exercises per week is also recommended. Although not everyone’s blood pressure is particularly salt-sensitive, everyone could benefit from cutting back, says Eva Obarzanek, Ph.D., research nutritionist at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends aiming for 1,500 milligrams (mg) of sodium in a day, and […]

There are a few drinks available on the market that promise a same-day detox cleanse, flushing your system of unwanted toxins, including THC. After drinking one of these detox drinks, drug test taker’s urine may come up as THC-free for a small four- to six-hour window immediately following consumption. However, detox drinks are not reliable, […]