Nitazenes are synthetic opioids that can be more potent than fentanyl and are increasingly hidden in counterfeit pills and street drugs. Here is how to recognize an overdose, respond safely, and get professional help.
Medetomidine, a veterinary sedative, is turning up in Florida's illicit fentanyl supply, and naloxone cannot reverse it. Here is what the drug does to overdose and withdrawal, and why medically supervised care is the safe response.
7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) is a potent opioid-like kratom compound now sold in concentrated tablets, gummies, and shots. Here is what it is, why its potency matters, and how treatment helps with dependence.
Senior overdose deaths are rising fast, fueled by prescription misuse and aging-related health challenges. Learn the risks and how to prevent tragedy.
Suboxone can be a lifesaving part of recovery from opioid addiction. But when it’s mixed with benzodiazepines, especially without medical guidance, it can put your life at serious risk. You're not alone if you or someone you care about is struggling with using both.
Catastrophic events, such as global pandemics, natural disasters, or economic recessions, can have a profound impact on mental and physical health. The trauma, stress, and uncertainty of such crises can lead individuals to drug or alcohol use as a coping mechanism. During and after catastrophes, addiction rates tend to spike as more and more people struggle with mental health issues, isolation, and economic strain.
Downer drugs, such as benzodiazepines and opioids, can have profound impacts on the body. While these medications are prescribed for medical conditions like insomnia and anxiety, with abuse, they can have dangerous physical and psychological effects.
The 'zombie drug' also called 'tranq' is the veterinary tranquilizer known as xylazine. Xylazine has been found in the illicit drug supply sold on its own but also mixed with the deadly opioid fentanyl and other illegal drugs. As a central nervous system (CNS) depressant, xylazine can have profound effects on the mind and body, including slowed brain activity, respiratory depression, skin ulcers, and slowed heart rate and breathing.
Drug and alcohol abuse significantly impacts many aspects of human health, including organ damage, psychological health, the immune system, and cerebral blood flow. While drug addiction may not directly damage skin health, it indirectly impacts the skin through its effects on these bodily functions. The Hidden Impacts of Drug and [...]
The abuse of substances, whether prescription or illicit drugs, can take a significant toll on human health and function. Drug abuse affects nearly every system within the human body, including the central nervous system (CNS), respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, endocrine system, and musculoskeletal system. The Impact of Drug Abuse on [...]
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