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What to Know about Tropanes and Piperidines
Oct 3, 2018

Tropanes contain alkaloids, that is, a structure that contains nitrogen. Tropanes can be used for hallucinogenic purposes and have been associated with these effects throughout history. Some plants containing elements of tropanes are also used for medicinal purposes. For example, datura is a hallucinogenic plant from Mexico that has been used to decrease pain associated […]

How Are Benzofuran Drugs Abused?
Oct 2, 2018

Benzofurans are a type of psychoactive drug that are part of the amphetamine and phenylethylamine classes. They are known to produce feelings of euphoria and to stimulate the sympathetic nervous system, or the body’s system that is responsible for the instincts of flight or fight. A relatively new type of drug, little is known about […]

Are Their Dangers Associated to Methoxamine Use?
Oct 2, 2018

Methoxamine is a pharmaceutical drug developed for the treatment of hypotension, or low blood pressure. It increases systolic and diastolic blood pressure in patients who experience low blood pressure due to spinal anesthesia, hemorrhage, reaction to medicine, complications from surgery, or physical trauma or tumors. Methoxamine affects blood pressure by increasing the heart’s pumping power […]

Is the Drug MDXX Harmful?
Oct 2, 2018

MDXX is in a class of drugs that are derived from phenethylamines, which include psychoactive drugs that produce stimulant and psychedelic effects. MDXX is a drug that has hallucinogenic effects and acts as a stimulant. The reported effects of the drug include increases in energy and sensory perception, as well as heightened self-awareness and empathy. […]

The Effects and Dangers of K2
Apr 24, 2017

What is K2? K2 is a kind of synthetic cannabinoid that is also known as Spice. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), K2 and other synthetic cannabinoids are manmade chemicals that can alter a person’s mental state. These chemicals are usually sprayed onto some kind of plant material, which gives them a […]

Spice Overdose and Side Effects 
Dec 28, 2016

What is Spice? Spice is not naturally made marijuana, which is why it is also called “fake weed” or “synthetic marijuana.” Manufacturers of Spice (mainly in Asia, but also in the US) make their phony products look like organic marijuana. These illicit manufacturers create different chemicals in a lab and then spray them on plant […]

2c-i, 2c-e, 2C-b Abuse: Understanding Research Chemicals
Jun 8, 2016

These are synthetic substances that mimic the effects of common illicit drugs but have been designed to bypass laws against similar intoxicants. 2C-B was outlawed in many nations in the late 1990s or early 2000s, only to be replaced with 2C-E and 2C-I, both of which were recently classified as Schedule I controlled substances in […]

Is Phenibut Addictive?
May 3, 2016

Phenibut is a prescription medication hailing from Russia. While people may use phenibut to find offer temporary relief from anxiety and stress, its potential for misuse and dependence raises serious concerns. What Is Phenibut? Phenibut, a prescription medication in some countries and marketed as a dietary supplement in others, is a central nervous system depressant […]

Phenibut Withdrawal: Symptoms, Timeline & Treatment
May 3, 2016

Phenibut Withdrawal Symptoms According to Mental Health Daily, phenibut withdrawal symptoms are often more severe and unexpected than people realize. Some of the physical and psychological effects reported include:1 Anxiety: Most people who stop phenibut feel an increase in anxiety levels. This can be extreme for a person who takes high doses and/or has an […]

Phenibut Addiction, Side Effects, Withdrawal, and Treatment
May 3, 2016

What is Phenibut? Developed in Russia in the 1960s, phenibut (β-phenyl-aminobutyric acid) is a psychoactive substance still widely used there to relieve tension, anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, stammering, and insomnia, and to potentiate neuroleptics and antiparkinsonian drugs.4 It is a controlled substance in Australia and banned in Hungary, Lithuania, and Italy.4 In the United States (and […]

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