The concept of “Set and Settings” for Harm Reduction is a concept that emphasizes the importance of an individual’s mindset (set) and the physical and social environment (setting) in which…
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How to Stop a Psychedelic Trip
Psychedelics are substances that can alter perception, mood, and various cognitive processes. When someone consumes a psychedelic substance, LSD, Psilocybin Mushrooms, or DMT for example, it interacts with serotonin receptors…
Panic Attacks and Drugs
In this article, I will try to briefly, clearly and accurately determine what a panic attack is, how it manifests itself, why it develops, how it differs from a panic…
Drugs Dosage Measurements
The scope and intensity of a substance’s effects hinge on several factors. These encompass the method of administration, dosage, mindset and environment, as well as individual and environmental elements. So…
How LSD works?
Every time I want to talk about something, I think – hey, man, the Internet is already full of information about everything and definitely about such topics as “how LSD…
Routes of Administration for Drugs
Harm Reduction is a comprehensive approach that aims to minimize the negative consequences associated with drug use while promoting overall well-being. Central to harm reduction strategies is the thoughtful consideration…
Dissociative Drugs Withdrawal
It has been a long time since there have been updates to our once-permanent column about withdrawal syndrome and common and accessible steps for everyone to reduce the severity and…
Trip Sitter. Basics and Directions
This article touches on an important topic for me and has been asking to get out of the table for a long time. Now we are at a stage where…
Exploring the History of Drugs: From Ancient Rituals to Modern Policies
Throughout human history, psychoactive substances have played a significant role in various cultures. From their early use for medicinal and spiritual purposes to their classification as illegal substances, the journey…
Nasal Hygiene for Snorting: Best Practices to Protect Your Health
Nasal hygiene is important for individuals who use drugs intranasally to protect the delicate mucous membrane lining the nasal passages and minimize the risk of complications. But first, let’s look…
Harm Reduction: Weighing the Pros and Cons of Public Health Strategies
I admit, I really wanted to make a simple list of pros and cons of harm reduction, but in the process of working on the article, it seemed to me…
Harm Reduction for Mephedrone
For a long time there have been no articles on the site about a specific substance and Harm Reduction for it. Let’s fix it! Today I will try to tell…
Opioid Overdose Risks: Understanding Factors and Prevention Strategies
What is an opioid overdose? An opioid overdose occurs when an individual takes an excessive amount of opioids, such as prescription painkillers (e.g., oxycodone, hydrocodone) or illicit substances like heroin…
Debunking Myths About Drugs and Addiction: Separating Fact from Fiction
Here are some common myths about drugs and addiction that contribute to stigmatization, along with the scientific evidence that challenges these misconceptions: Myth 1: Addiction is a moral failing…
Stigma and Discrimination Against Drug Users: Causes, Impact, and Solutions
As we will see in the course of this article, stigmatization can be considered a special case of self-fulfilling prophecy. False assumptions form fears, pathological expectations, and erroneous decisions in…