Can You Smoke Shrooms?
Shrooms and magic mushrooms are slang terms for a type of fungi called psilocybin mushrooms that many people consume to experience hallucinogenic effects.[1] When you use shrooms, you might experience altered thinking, emotions, sense of time, and see or hear things that are not really there. Most people who abuse shrooms do so by eating […]
How Long Does Buspirone (BuSpar) Stay in Your System?
Buspirone is the generic name for an anti-anxiety medication known as Buspar. This medication is considered an anxiolytic medication, meaning it causes your body to release a chemical known as gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which helps reduce anxiety.[1] While buspirone is incredibly effective in managing anxiety conditions, it can be addictive when abused. If someone were […]
Meth Street Names, Slang Terms, and Nicknames
Methamphetamine is an extremely potent stimulant drug. While this substance may be prescribed in very low doses for the treatment of ADHD or weight loss purposes, it is most commonly manufactured and abused illicitly. According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, “Among people aged 12 or older in 2020, 0.9% (or about 2.6 million […]
How Long Does Lexapro Stay in Your System?
Lexapro (escitalopram) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), which means it increases the amount of serotonin in your brain. Because individuals with anxiety or depressive disorders often have less serotonin in their brains, this medication is used to treat those conditions and can relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression. Unfortunately, suddenly stopping the use […]
The Relationship Between Alcohol Abuse, Alcoholism, and Gambling
Alcoholism and gambling are more alike than many realize. Consequently, their similarities can exacerbate one another as coexisting addiction disorders. This culminates into a rapid downward spiral that affects many aspects of your life.
What Drugs Cause Small, Pinpoint Pupils?
When someone abuses illicit or prescription drugs, they will experience side effects. Some symptoms of drug abuse are difficult to spot, like impaired memory or slight mood changes. However, some drugs produce noticeable physical changes like pupil dilation (big pupils) or constriction (small pupils). If you suspect that your loved one is abusing drugs, you […]
Does Adderall Expire? The Dangers of Keeping Expired Adderall
Adderall is a prescription medication that is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy, a daytime sleeping disorder. In 2022, 45 million prescriptions were written for Adderall, making it one of the most widely prescribed psychiatric medications. Keeping medications safe and storing them correctly is important for everyone in the household. One […]
Abilify (Aripiprazole) Withdrawal: Signs, Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment
Abilify is the name brand for a medication known as aripiprazole. This medication is used to treat the symptoms of mental health conditions like bipolar, schizophrenia, Tourette’s, and irritability associated with autism disorder. People who take Abilify may also take anti-depressant medication. Aripiprazole is an anti-typical antipsychotic drug that helps restore the balance of neurotransmitters […]
The Dangers of Whippits (Nitrous Oxide)
Whippits are a type of inhalant drug, like permanent markers, and air-cleaner cans, that people huff to get an instant and short high. Nitrous oxide (N2O) is more widely known as ‘laughing gas’ due to how relaxed and exuberant it can make you feel.
The Dangers of Whippits (Nitrous Oxide)
Whippits are a type of inhalant drug, like permanent markers, and air-cleaner cans, that people huff to get an instant and short high. Nitrous oxide (N2O) is more widely known as ‘laughing gas’ due to how relaxed and exuberant it can make you feel.