Harm reduction is a pragmatic approach that meets individuals where they are in their substance use journey, prioritizing their immediate health and safety needs. Organizations and projects like Mindheal exemplify…
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Methamphetamine Harm Reduction
N-Methamphetamine, often simply referred to as methamphetamine, is a potent central nervous system (CNS) stimulant known for its recreational use and potential for addiction. It’s part of the phenethylamine and…
Using Drugs Alone: Risks, Causes and Safety
It would seem that everything is simple. Intuitively clear that taking drugs alone can be dangerous. But the constructions of reason or the arguments of specialists are powerless before life.…
Relapse Prevention and Rules of Recovery
In the journey of overcoming addiction, one of the most challenging hurdles faced by individuals is the risk of relapse. Addiction, characterized by the compulsive use of substances despite harmful…
Naloxone Explaining
Naloxone is a critical medication in both emergency medicine, harm reduction, and addiction treatment, particularly in the context of opioid overdoses. Here’s a comprehensive overview of its role and importance:…
Cross-Tolerance of Drugs
Cross-tolerance of drugs refers to a phenomenon where exposure to one drug can lead to a reduced response to a subsequent drug. This occurs because both drugs share similar mechanisms…
Xyrem, GBL, GHB Harm Reduction
An in-depth look at the potential dangers of GHB, GBL, and Xyrem use and evidence-driven strategies to mitigate harm and ensure safe consumption. What are GHB, GBL, and Xyrem? GHB…
Urine Drug Tests: Timelines and Sensitivity
Urine drug tests are a popular method for detecting the presence of drugs or their metabolites (what a drug breaks down into) in a person’s system. They’re commonly used because…
Drugs in Your System: Duration and Detection
Each pill swallowed, each drink downed, or every inhalation taken is like dropping a pebble into the vast pond of our body. The ripples created by these substances are both…
Plugging and Boofing Drugs
Then there will be a lot of details and mechanisms of the human body, which some will find, let’s say, too frank. If you don’t like this, use the table…
Volumetric Dosing for Drugs
Volumetric dosing refers to a method of administering substances where the dose is determined by the volume of a solution. This technique is particularly useful when dealing with substances that…
Drugs & Addiction Myths Poster
Drugs & Addiction Myths: We’ve crafted a poster that clearly presents common misconceptions about psychoactive substances, addiction, and the individuals involved. While some myths are easily debunked, others might spark…
Rehabs: Role, Effectiveness, and How to Choose
Rehabilitation centers or rehabs are specialized facilities designed to help individuals recover from various conditions or addictions, providing them with the necessary tools, resources, and support to regain control over…
How to Deal With Panic Attacks?
In one of the last articles devoted to Panic attacks and Drugs, I promised to describe in more detail practical techniques and strategies in order to deal with panic attacks,…
Set and Settings for Harm Reduction
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…