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Overdosing on Lean

Lean, often referred to as purple drank, syrup, or sizzurp is a combination of soda (most often Sprite, but any soda can be used), prescription cough syrup, and candy such as Jolly Ranchers. As reported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) the cough syrup used in the making of this concoction is most […]

Withdrawal from GHB

Gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) is a substance that is classified under two different categories by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). GHB is produced in a legal form (trade name: Xyrem [sodium oxybate]) that is approved for the treatment of narcolepsy. Xyrem falls under the Schedule III controlled substance classification by the DEA. As a […]

Flakka: Dangers of Overdose

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), flakka is a synthetic cannabinoid. The major psychoactive ingredient in flakka is alpha-PVP (alpha-pyrrolidinopentiophenone). Synthetic cannabinoids are man-made drugs that are intended to be substituted for cannabis products. These drugs are most often marketed to people who are under 18 years old in areas where cannabis […]

Molly Drug: What Is Molly Made From? Main Ingredient, Cutting Agents, and Adulterants

The drug Molly (MDMA, or 3, 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) is also known by other names, including ecstasy, XTC, E-tarts, Adam, go, and Scooby snacks. MDMA in the form of Molly is most often taken in pill form. It is classified as a dissociative hallucinogenic although it does have stimulant properties as well. Abuse of Molly The drug […]

Long-Term Risks of Spice Use

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), substances marketed as Spice, K2, or skunk are synthetic cannabinoids that are typically sold as liquids or powders. They can be used in e- cigarettes or rolled up in papers and smoked like cannabis products. Synthetic cannabinoids are chemically similar to the cannabinoids found in cannabis […]