Angel dust, also known as PCP (phencyclidine), is commonly found as a white powder. This powder may be smoked, eaten, snorted or injected. The drug was first developed as an anesthesia for use during surgery and other medical procedures. When its toxic effects became known, it was quickly removed from use in ... Read More
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What Is Intermittent Explosive Disorder?
Have you ever seen someone shift from seeming completely fine to violently angry in a matter of seconds? This may be more than just a short temper. They may be living with intermittent explosive disorder, a real condition with significant impact on the lives of people who suffer from it. In this piece, we'll break ... Read More
The Science Behind the Feel of a Cocaine High
Some cocaine users describe their experiences as pleasurable, but cocaine use can lead to painful withdrawal and disappointment. Cocaine users feel a letdown when they realize they can never recreate the feeling of that first high. Cocaine Users Typically Focus on the High, Forgetting the Low The perceived glamour of ... Read More
Benzedrine: Drug Profile
Updated 12/23/2024 Benzedrine is a type of amphetamine that was a prescription drug used as a decongestant as early as 1932. Often used as an inhalant, Benzedrine works well to clear the nasal passageways. At first, no one recognized the high risk of addiction that came with the use of this drug. Made popular for ... Read More
Nurse Mental Health: Why It’s Important to Recognize
Nursing is a demanding job mentally, physically and emotionally. Often, people deal with nurses during the most challenging times in their lives, sometimes making them mean, aggressive and uncaring to the nurse trying to help. Nursing and mental health are frequent topics among nurses who understand the dangers of ... Read More
LGBTQ+ Mental Healthcare: Addressing the Disparities
Even though lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people have gained legal rights in recent decades, LGBTQ mental health statistics still paint a concerning picture. The mental health disparities LGBTQ people face exist for complicated reasons and require targeted attention to fix. Despite an increase in ... Read More
The Relationship Between Marijuana and Seizures
A seizure is "a sudden, uncontrolled burst of electrical activity in the brain" that leads to "changes in behavior, movements, feelings, and levels of consciousness," according to the Mayo Clinic. Seizures can have different causes. Sometimes, a medical condition like epilepsy can be the reason. So can certain ... Read More
Bedwetting When Drunk: Causes and Solutions
Bedwetting sounds like something that only happens to small children, a trend that's largely over by the time potty training is complete. However, there's another subset of the population that may, from time to time, wet the bed: highly intoxicated adults. After you engage in a night of blackout drinking, it's ... Read More
