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An overview of the various psychoactive drugs

Bob Edwards - September 22, 2021 0

A psychoactive compound is anything that alters the normal functioning of the brain and the entire nervous system, leading to a change in the mental state of its user. The...

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A more in-depth look into tobacco, alcohol, and other illicit drugs

Bob Edwards - September 19, 2021 0

Psychoactive drugs are known to alter the mood, thoughts, and consciousness of an individual. Throughout the years, scientists have conducted numerous research and studies to increase our understanding of...

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A deep look into the different types of hallucinations

Bob Edwards - September 10, 2021 0

Hallucinations are sensory-centered; they affect all the five senses, which results in the hallucinogenic user hearing, feeling, smelling, seeing, and tasting non-existent things. The most common type of hallucinations...

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Psilocybin for depression

Bob Edwards - September 7, 2021 0

Psilocybin is a psychedelic compound derived from a variety of mushroom species referred to as 'magic mushrooms.' Psilocybin consumers experience euphoric feelings coupled with hallucinations that affect the normal...

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Psilocybin Could Relieve Major Depression, Study Suggests

Bob Edwards - September 1, 2021 0

Overview A small 2020 study conducted by top researchers from John Hopkins Medicine sought to find out the effects of combining psilocybin and psychotherapy to determine its effectiveness in treating...

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Short and long-term effects of LSD on your brain

Bob Edwards - August 28, 2021 0

LSD has been around for decades, but its status as a Schedule I drug has contributed to the unavailability of sufficient research. As a result, researchers haven’t definitively concluded...

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Risks associated with LSD

Bob Edwards - August 25, 2021 0

Lysergic acid diethylamide, aka LSD, has volatile effects. It is hard to pinpoint how it will affect its users since the outcome depends on the amount consumed, the set...

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Everything You Need to Know About Phencyclidine aka Angel Dust

Bob Edwards - August 23, 2021 0

What is Phencyclidine, and how does it look like? Phencyclidine is a bitter-tasting, white crystalline powder that detaches its users from themselves, the reality, and the environment. It also causes...