The term “come down” is colloquially used to describe the often unpleasant phase that follows the euphoric effects of drugs. This period is characterised by a return to baseline or even sub-baseline levels of wellbeing making it an essential topic for understanding within drug use and addiction. History and Origin of ‘Come Down’ The phrase […]
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Psychoactive Drug
Psychoactive drugs, a central concept in both psychology and pharmacology, encompass a range of substances that have profound effects on mental processes. Understanding these drugs is essential in contexts ranging from medical treatment to their impact on society and individual health. These drugs can have a significant impact on an individual’s mind and perception. Their […]
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Peyote or Lophophora williamsii, is a small cactus with significant cultural and spiritual importance, especially in the southern United States and Mexico. It’s known for producing mescaline, a powerful hallucinogen used for centuries in Native American rituals for healing, divination and spiritual purposes. Mescaline leads to hallucinogenic effects that vary based on dosage, previous hallucinogen […]
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Mescaline, a term that might evoke images of spiritual and psychedelic experiences, is a hallucinogenic drug derived from the mescal buttons of the peyote cactus. This natural compound has a long history, primarily rooted in Native American spiritual practices, particularly among the indigenous peoples of the Americas. Traditionally, mescaline was used in religious ceremonies for […]
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Flashbacks are a phenomenon often associated with the misuse of certain narcotic substances, particularly hallucinogens like LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide). They are unexpected, vivid recurrences of sensory experiences or hallucinations that originally occurred during a drug trip and can happen long after the actual use of the substance. These experiences can include not just visual […]
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Blotter is a sheet of paper where the LSD drug (Lysergic Acid Diethylamide) has been filtered into. In this context, ‘Blotter’ refers to a sheet of paper or cardboard soaked with drugs, usually hallucinogens such as LSD. It’s used by addicts in order to experience psychedelic effects. Typically, the sheet is divided into smaller sections […]
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“Space balling,” the practice of mixing cocaine with phencyclidine (PCP), results in a hazardous drug combination that produces a high marked by intense euphoria and hallucinations. This mixture significantly increases the risk of severe symptoms such as heightened aggression, paranoia, disorientation and hallucinations. Awareness of the dangers associated with “space balling” is crucial to prevent […]
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Club drugs are illegal drugs which have dangerous side effects and place the user in a compromised position where he/she may not be able to look after him/herself. Addictions treatment in a drug rehab center in South Africa is a good way to stop the abuse of these drugs. One commonly known club drug is […]
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Impairment, particularly in the context of substance use refers to the reduced capacity to perform mental or physical tasks, typically as a result of the excessive use of psychoactive drugs. Impairment involves a loss or diminution of physical and mental abilities. When it comes to psychoactive drug use, this can manifest in various ways, depending […]
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