Picture this: You're one of the millions of people in the United States struggling with chronic pain, but you've heard about the dangers of using opioid painkillers such as Vicodin and Percocet, so you start looking online for safer alternatives. It's there that you find out about kratom, a drug derived from a plant ... Read More

Marijuana is among the most commonly used substances in the United States, especially as legal use continues to become more widespread. Around 15 percent of the adult population smokes pot, a statistic that rises to 19 percent among those 18 to 34. Marijuana is also increasingly found in combination with other ... Read More

Many drug withdrawals entail flu-like symptoms. With benzodiazepine medications, these flu-like symptoms are known as the "benzo flu." In this article, we'll explore the benzo flu, including what it is and how and why it happens during benzo withdrawal. We'll also discuss options for facing it. What Is Benzo ... Read More

What does a K-hole feel like? This overview on ketamine breaks down everything you should know about this intense narcotic. LSD (acid) and magic mushrooms (psilocybin) are well known for their psychedelic properties, but they aren't the only drugs people use recreationally to achieve a trip-like state. Ketamine, ... Read More

While it has been lauded as somewhat of a medication wonder for opioid and heroin addiction, Suboxone® also includes an addictive narcotic and must be taken only under close medical supervision. This reality can raise concerns if you're about to take an employer or prospective employer's drug test and are taking ... Read More

Psychedelics are potent drugs with a checkered past yet recently have offered potential promise as a treatment for several mental health conditions. The use of psilocybin (magic mushrooms), LSD, and other psychedelics is often touted as a breakthrough, particularly for their ability to drastically reduce the severity ... Read More