The term overdose refers to the excessive and dangerous use of any drug that creates severe and undesirable mental and physical effects.
Lear moreNonopioid can be defined as medication that does not include opioids. Nonopioids do not trigger the opioid receptors in the brain and some examples of these types of drugs are aspirin and anti-inflammatory medication. Nonopioids do not require prescriptions to be obtained and can easily be bought over the counter.
Lear moreNaltrexone is a medicine that is used to remove the ‘cloudlike effect’ that heroin and alcohol provides and can eventually decrease the urge to use either substance. The medicine is mainly used for people who use heroin and alcohol and studies have proven that it has a similar effect to that acamprosate with regards to […]
Lear moreDerived from the mescal buttons of the peyote cactus, Mescaline is a drug with hallucinogenic effects.
Lear moreMental health technicians are individuals who help people with mental or emotional problems and can be found at various alcohol and drug abuse or addiction centers. Mental health technicians are responsible for providing support, hosting community meetings and to help ensure individuals feel safe and secure.
Lear moreLAAM (Levo-alpha-acetylmethadol) is a type of medicine used in the treatment of opiate addiction. Laam is a powerful drug and dosages are done in moderation.
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