Mephedrone (4-Methylmethcathinone), known by various street names including miaow miaow and bath salts, is emerging as a significant drug of concern, particularly in Europe and to some extent in the United States. “Miaow Miaow, also known as Mephedrone, is a synthetic drug that gained popularity in the early 2000s. Initially marketed as a legal high, […]
30/01/2010 A behavioural syndrome characterised by the repeated, compulsive seeking and using of a substance, including alcohol, gambling, sexual and eating-disorders, despite adverse social, psychological, and/or physical consequences. This is referred to as Loss of Control and is one of the defining characteristics of addiction. Loss of control combined with tolerance – a need for […]
Opiate intoxication is a critical medical emergency resulting from an overdose of opiate drugs, posing severe health risks due to its overwhelming impact on the central nervous system. This condition can lead to respiratory depression and potentially death, especially if opiate use resumes after a period of abstinence, reducing the user’s tolerance or if a […]
Benzodiazepines are a type of medication often prescribed as part of medically supervised drug withdrawal and treatment. Benzodiazepines are minor tranquilizers. Benzodiazepines work by affecting the way certain brain chemicals transmit messages to some brain cells. In effect, they reduce the excitability of many brain cells. This has a calming effect on various functions of […]
