Stereotypes of MDMA Users

MDMA was discovered in 1912, when Dr. Anton Kollisch on the Merck Pharmaceutical Company was working on creating a new blood clotting medication. While working on his research, Dr. Kollisch found a string of new chemicals, one of which was MDMA. At that time, the drug’s psychoactive effects were unknown. However, the U.S. government caught Read More…

How Does Vicodin Work

Vicodin is a synthetic drug used for the treatment of pain. The active ingredients in Vicodin are hydrocodone and acetaminophen. The medication is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antitussive (cough suppressant). How Long Does Vicodin Last? It takes Vicodin about an average of 30 minutes to 1 hour to effect the body. The acetaminophen in Read More…

Symptoms of Marijuana Dependence

The addictive potential of Marijuana is lower than that of other illicit drugs, but it is still habit forming. Of those people who use marijuana, only 9% develop dependence on it. However, so many people use marijuana, that dependence on the drug is twice as prevalent than on any other illicit substance. Dependence vs Addiction Read More…

The Dangers of Snorting OxyContin

What happens to the body when an individual snorts OxyContin? What are the risks of snorting the drug? OxyContin is a medication which is prescribed to treat moderate to severe pain. Its main active ingredient is the narcotic oxycodone. It also has a variety of inactive ingredients, some of which could be titanium dioxide, magnesium Read More…

Is Ayahuasca Dangerous?

What is Ayahuasca? It is an Amazonian plant mixture capable of inducing altered states of consciousness, which last usually between 4 to 8 hours after ingestion. Ayahuasca is brewed into a tea and used as a medicine by shamans or medicine men to communicate with nature or see what is causing a patient’s illness on Read More…

Why are So Many People Using Zoloft?

Zoloft is an antidepressant. It is the brand name for the chemical compound sertraline hydrochloride. Sertraline is thought to positively affect communication between nerve cells in the central nervous system, and restore chemical balance in the brain. Reasons Why People Take Zoloft Zoloft was introduced to the marked by the pharmaceutical firm Pfizer in 1991, Read More…

How the Sleep Industry is Making Money from Ambien Users

Not sleeping well is a common problem. Fewer than 50% of Americans report getting a solid night’s sleep. That happens to be the worst ranking for that particular sleep statistic in the industrialized world. However, it’s not bad news for everyone. The sleep industry is making billions from the country’s collective insomnia. Why Aren’t More Read More…

Detox from Benzodiazepines

How Do You Detox from Benzodiazepines?

Benzodiazepines, or ‘benzos’ are a common class of psychoactive drug which depress the body’s central nervous system. Benzos vary in use, active times and addictive qualities. Learn more about the effects of Benzodiazepines and what to expect from the detox process. Benzo Use There are more than 50 different drugs in the Benzodiazepine class, the Read More…

How Does Percocet Dependence Develop?

Percocet is a brand name drug that is used in the treatment of pain. It’s formula contains oxycodone mixed with acetaminophen. Oxycodone is a synthetic drug which is an opioid, and has effects similar to morphine or codeine. Acetaminophen helps to safely increase the effects of the oxycodone, and one cannot develop a dependence on Read More…

Quitting Heroin: How to Get Started

Quitting the habit of heroin is a long process. It takes persistence and patience and is not just about detoxing the body. However, the good news is that one can definitely stop taking heroin for good. How to Stop The best way to stop taking heroin is with medical supervision. Going cold turkey on a Read More…