Does Weed Cause Psychosis?

As cannabis use becomes more prevalent and accepted in many parts of the United States, questions about its potential effects on mental health have gained increased attention. One particularly concerning issue is the potential link between cannabis use and psychosis. This article explores the complex relationship between weed and psychotic symptoms, presenting a balanced view […]
Synthetic Cathinones and Bath Salts

In recent years, a new class of designer drugs has emerged, posing significant risks to public health and challenging both law enforcement and addiction treatment professionals. Synthetic cathinones, commonly known as “bath salts,” have rapidly gained notoriety for their potent stimulant effects and unpredictable consequences. This comprehensive guide delves into the world of bath salts, […]
How Do Designer Drugs Work?

Designer drugs have become an increasingly prevalent and dangerous trend in substance abuse. These synthetic compounds pose significant risks to users and present unique challenges for medical professionals and law enforcement. This article explores the world of designer drugs, their effects on the brain and body, and the importance of professional treatment for those struggling […]
How to Stop DPH Abuse

The Epidemic of Diphenhydramine Misuse In recent years, a dangerous trend has emerged among young people: the intentional abuse of diphenhydramine (DPH), an over-the-counter antihistamine medication commonly known by the brand name Benadryl. Fueled by social media challenges and online forums, teens and young adults are consuming large doses of DPH to achieve a hallucinogenic […]
What is Pink Cocaine?

A Dangerous Designer Drug Hits the Streets In recent years, a hazardous new illicit drug concoction has been making rounds in party circuits and on the streets of Latin America, Europe, and now the United States. Dubbed “tusi,” “tuci,” or “pink cocaine,” this innocuous-looking pink powder is anything but harmless fun. Behind the playful nicknames […]
What is Kratom?
Kratom is a plant in the coffee family that’s native to Southeast Asia, and it acts as a stimulant in low doses and as a euphoric sedative in higher doses. The dried leaves can be smoked, used to make a tea or powdered and made into capsules. Kratom is also known as ketum, kakuam and […]
What Are Cannabinoids?
Marijuana is the most commonly abused illicit drug in the U.S., but few people understand what cannabinoids are or how they interact with the body. Cannabinoids: The Active Ingredients in Marijuana Cannabinoids are the active compounds found in the cannabis plant—more commonly known as marijuana—that act on the brain to cause effects that include the […]
What is Buprenorphine?
Buprenorphine is a medication that’s widely used to treat opioid addiction. It’s a semi-synthetic opioid that’s derived from thebaine, which is an alkaloid of a type of poppy plant. How Buprenorphine is Used to Treat Addiction Withdrawal symptoms associated with an addiction to heroin, OxyContin, Vicodin or another opiate can be excruciating. Symptoms typically include […]
Trends and Strategies: A Review of the 4th Annual Tampa Drug Summit
In February the Drug Free America Foundation and Hillsborough County Anti-Drug Alliance sponsored the 4th Annual Tampa Drug Summit. The summit was held at TPepin’s Hospitality Centre in Tampa, Florida and featured two days of education on current drug policy issues, followed by a half-day of prevention best practices and implementation ideas.
Reverse Tolerance and Drug Sensitization
Drug sensitization, or reverse tolerance, is the opposite of developing a tolerance to drugs or alcohol. Alcohol Tolerance occurs when regular drinking or drug use causes changes in the brain’s function and structures, and the metabolism adapts to the regular presence of drugs in the body. As a result, it takes increasingly higher doses of […]