Although abuse of cocaine and alcohol has been gradually decreasing, these two substances still affect thousands of people all over the United States. Alcohol is legal to consume for people ages 21 and older in the US, but millions of people also struggle with alcohol use disorder. What is Cocaine? Normally when we think of drug abuse, the […]
What are magic shrooms? Magic mushrooms are hallucinogenic drugs containing the chemical Psilocybin, meaning they can cause you to see, hear, and feel sensations that seem real but are not. Psilocybin is a hallucinogenic chemical obtained from certain types of fresh and dried mushrooms. However, the effects of magic mushrooms are highly variable and believed to […]
What Is Speed? Speed drug is a type of amphetamine. It is a central nervous system stimulant that causes high levels of dopamine to be released. Dopamine is a brain chemical associated with pleasure and reward. There are different types of amphetamines. Some are prescribed by doctors to treat medical conditions such as narcolepsy (an uncontrollable urge to […]
What is amphetamine psychosis? Psychosis is a state in which a person experiences a temporary disconnect from reality and loses the ability to distinguish internal psychological processes from external events. Psychosis can be experienced on its own or as a symptom of a mental health condition. Certain substances can also trigger psychosis symptoms. One of the most common […]
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What is Mental Health? Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Throughout your life, if you […]
What is Angel Dust or PCP? As a dissociative drug, angel dust, also known as PCP, causes hallucinations and dissociation. Soon after PCP was developed for medical purposes, it was discontinued due to its ability to cause aggressive and erratic behavior and psychosis. However, some people use angel dust for its side effects despite the […]
What is Psychosis? Psychosis is characterized by an impaired relationship with reality. It’s a symptom of serious mental disorders. People who are experiencing psychosis may have either hallucinations or delusions. Hallucinations are sensory experiences that occur within the absence of an actual stimulus. For example, a person having an auditory hallucination may hear their mother […]
What is Dual Diagnosis? A person with a dual diagnosis has both a mental disorder and a secondary co-occurring alcohol or drug problem. These conditions occur together frequently. About half of people who have a mental disorder will also have a substance use disorder at some point in their lives and vice versa. The interactions of the two conditions can […]
