People use the word flashback like it is slang, a quick throwaway line for remembering a wild night or getting a sudden nostalgic mood. In the substance world it can mean something far more serious, a sudden and vivid return of sensory distortion that feels like being pulled back into a previous drug experience. It […]
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The Hidden Violence of Club Drug Culture
The Club Scene Has a Darker Economy Nightlife has always sold a fantasy. The lights, the music, the promise of freedom and the sense that, for a few hours, you can outrun whatever is waiting for you in the daylight. For most people, the club scene is a harmless way to unwind, but for a […]
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Psilocybin
The cultural whiplash Psilocybin has moved from the shadows of counterculture into the centre of global conversations with a speed that has left many people disoriented. Only a decade ago magic mushrooms were described as dangerous hallucinogens linked to bad trips and unpredictable behaviour. Today they are packaged as mental health breakthroughs and spoken about […]
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Psychedelic
Psychedelics, often referred to as hallucinogens, significantly impact an individual’s mental state, primarily through altering perceptions and creating mind-altering effects. Common psychedelics include LSD, psilocybin (found in magic mushrooms) and DMT. For those seeking addiction treatment, understanding the effects and nature of these substances is important. Historically, psychedelics have played a role in various spiritual […]
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Magic
Magic Is a Dangerous Word in Addiction There is a reason the idea of magic survives in addiction spaces, because it offers the most comforting fantasy a person can hold, which is that one morning they will wake up different, the urge will be gone, the shame will dissolve, and life will begin again without […]
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Ecstasy or MDMA, is a synthetic drug combining properties of hallucinogens like LSD and stimulants such as amphetamines. It’s known for producing increased energy, pleasure and empathy, along with mild sensory effects like emotional openness and closeness. However, ecstasy use can lead to unpleasant or dangerous side effects and long-term heavy use may cause cognitive […]
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The letter ‘K’ is a abbreviated slang term for the ketamine. Ketamine, commonly referred to as “K” is a powerful anesthetic that is sometimes used illicitly for its hallucinogenic effects. If you or someone you know is seeking addiction treatment, it’s important to understand this term and its implications. Ketamine, known under various names including […]
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LSD (Lysergic Acid Diethylamide) is a highly effective drug which can cause severe hallucinogenic effects at low dosages. Developed in the 1930s, LSD is known for its mind-altering effects LSD does not possess addictive properties itself, its usage can still be associated with drug use and addiction. It can deeply alter perception, thought patterns and […]
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Hallucinogens are drugs that promote changes of mood anxiety and sensory distortion in an individual. Hallucinogens can alter your perception, thoughts and feelings. They create hallucinations or changes in sensory perception making you see, hear or feel things that aren’t really there. Hallucinogens have a long history of use, dating back centuries in various cultures. […]
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