Synthetic Drugs

Although many have been describing the new street drug W-18 as an opioid, and although illegal drug manufacturers have been using it as a fentanyl substitute, recent news suggests that it is most likely not an opioid. What Is W-18? W-18 was originally found in drug products in Sweden in 2014 and later in Canada…

A recent study suggests that mindfulness training can be used to reduce relapse rates related to cocaine or methamphetamine addiction in persons diagnosed with depression or anxiety.   What Are Stimulants? Stimulants are drugs that increase the body’s alertness and energy levels. They also increase blood pressure and heart rate, constrict blood vessels, and open…

Researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences have found compelling evidence correlating genetic factors related to metabolism with some of the adverse effects of synthetic cannabinoid use. Their findings may help lead to pharmacological treatments in the future. If you are struggling with cannabinoid use disorder, please call us today at 504-510-2331. Read…

Studies suggest that synthetic cannabinoids may be linked to an increase in risky behavior, for example engaging in violent actions or practicing unsafe sex. If you are struggling with cannabinoid use, synthetic or not, please call us today at 504-510-2331. Read more here: http://www.aappublications.org/news/2017/03/13/Cannabinoids031317

K-2, which has been around in the United States since 2008, is becoming more and more popular in recent years and has been linked to multiple drug poisoning outbreaks. If you know someone who is young and adventurous with drugs, you may need to be concerned about K-2. This product is sold in small packets…

After cannabis, amphetamines are the most widely used illegal drugs in the world, with about 14 to 57 million people using methamphetamine. Based on the increasing number of drug busts for methamphetamine laboratories in the United States, it is clear that its use is on the rise. 45% percent of users are women, and according…

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