What Is Salvia? Is It Safe?

Jan 7, 2020

What Is Salvia? Is It Safe? There is a new drug in town that sends chills down the spines of gardening parents everywhere. Salvia Divinorum is a strain of the popular household plant of the same name that, when ingested, creates a psychedelic effect. It reportedly has...

The Serious Dangers of “Herbal Incense”

Jan 2, 2020

The Serious Dangers of “Herbal Incense” Herbal incense, or synthetic marijuana, is a dangerous trend marketed as natural and safe. The reality is that it is anything but safe or natural. These drugs are typically sold as a liquid or as shredded plant...

Tianeptine: Addiction Potential and Hidden Dangers

Dec 19, 2019

Tianeptine: Addiction Potential and Hidden Dangers Tianeptine has been prescribed as an antidepressant in France and other overseas countries for decades. However, its use in the United States is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration, and many Americans...

The Dangers of Using Phenibut

Dec 17, 2019

The Dangers of Using Phenibut In the United States, 53.2 million people were reported to use illicit drugs in 2018, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. That amounts to roughly 20% of the population, aged 12 and up. Phenibut is...

What Is Dual Diagnosis?

Nov 19, 2019

What Is Dual Diagnosis? You may have read or heard that addiction may be started from a person’s efforts to self-medicate a mental illness. While it may not always be the case, there is some truth in the statement. A dual diagnosis means that a person is struggling...