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The term Spice is the street name for a number of drugs that are classified as synthetic cannabinoids. These drugs are mind-altering chemicals that are synthetically produced and marketed as being safe and legal alternatives to marijuana for individuals who cannot buy marijuana where it is legally available, who cannot afford real cannabis products, or […]

The term bath salts refers to a number of substances that are known as synthetic cathinones. The stimulant drug cathinone is found in the African and Middle Eastern Khat plant. The indigenous people of these areas chew the leaves of the khat plant or brew them in a tea for their stimulant effects. The synthetic […]

Heroin is a serious public health issue. Recent surveys indicate that around 1 million people a year use heroin, with over 500,000 of them meeting the criteria for a heroin use disorder.1\If you are using heroin, you may think that you have your use under control, but heroin is highly addictive, and over time, you become […]

What is Lean? According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), lean, also known as syrup, purple drank, and sizzurp, is a mix of soda, Jolly Ranchers candy, and cough syrup. The cough syrup component of lean is typically a codeine-based cough syrup. Codeine (3-methylmorphine) is a narcotic drug in the same class of […]

Ambien is a prescription medication designed to help people with insomnia sleep better. When a person becomes physically dependent on Ambien and tries to stop using it, they may often experience withdrawal symptoms. This page will help you to understand the withdrawal symptoms associated with Ambien and how long they last. In addition, this page […]