Drugs

Marijuana is the most widely used illicit drug in the world and the third drug behind tobacco and alcohol. The cannabis trade is making a lot of money around the world, both illegally and legally in more and more places. More and more companies are profiting from the sale of marijuana or products related to …

Currently, recreational drug use is the order of the day in recreational settings; however, the use of these substances often goes beyond the world of nightclubs and what we usually understand by “nightlife”. And while drug use is, unfortunately, very common in places like nightclubs and concert halls, it has also become relatively popular in …

Caffeine is considered a drug, since it acts by modifying the state of the nervous system, in particular it increases the activation of the organism. Now… does that mean that by consuming this substance one can become addicted? In this article we will talk about the existence of caffeine addictionwhat disorders related to this substance …

One of the experiences most associated with drugs in popular culture is the ability to generate hallucinations in those who use them. It is true that not all psychoactive substances included in this category are capable of producing these effects, but those that have this property are a sign of the extent to which the …

Cannabis is the most widely used illegal drug in the world, and also the most manipulated in the media. As its use is regulated in more and more countries, online communities and companies that manipulate information about the effects of cannabis are on the rise, exaggerating its supposed benefits and downplaying its risks. Partly thanks …

Most of the time, when we talk about behavioral problems related to alcohol consumption, we automatically think of the image of a person who has developed all the typical characteristics of addiction: the financial difficulties of not being able to maintain a lifestyle based on dependence and intoxication, the withdrawal syndrome that appears within hours …

Marijuana is one of the most widely used mind-altering substances in the world, and its legalization in various Western countries is encouraging more people to use it regularly. In this article we will see the short term effects of marijuana on candythat is, alterations which, in most cases, are transitory. What are the main effects …

We already know that no one is free from alcohol dependence, work in the sector in which we work, but it is true that suffering from alcohol dependence while working in some can certainly be dangerous. In this article we are going to talk about something that numerous studies confirm its existence, and it is …

There is no doubt that the concept of “addiction” has now moved far beyond the realm of health and is widespread in popular culture. It is common to hear this word when referring to someone who can barely go a few hours without being in the company of their boyfriend or girlfriend, to describe someone …

Not only in the last centuries has there been a lot of misinformation and myths about drug use. In our current reality, many of these myths (misconceptions) still persist, which only takes us away from the real information we can have on this subject, which turns out to be very complex. Therefore, in this article, …

Alcohol is a drug used many times with the aim of improving our mood, forgetting our problems and evading us, but far from contributing to the well-being of the subject, the consumption of this substance will only aggravate his situation, negatively affecting his state of mind. In this article we will see what characteristics of …

Alcohol, tobacco, cannabis and other drugs are unhealthy, there is no doubt at this point in history. Its effects on the body are well documented and the best thing to do is not to take them in moderation, but directly avoid their consumption altogether. Unfortunately, some people have become addicted to these substances and find …

Addictions are one of the most prevalent pathologies today, and worse, some of them enjoy a certain degree of social acceptance or normalization, with many people assuming that addictive disorders are in fact part of ‘a way of life. Fortunately, year after year, we have a better understanding of how addictions work and their various …

Addictions are an epidemic, a problem that afflicts millions of people around the world and affects both their physical and mental health as well as that of their families and loved ones. Whether it is to a substance like alcohol or cocaine, to food, to sex, or to other addictive behaviors, addictions do not occur …

There are different ways of approaching the addiction disorder, proposing different forms of action depending on the characteristics of the individual or the phase of intervention. It is essential to perform a good intervention on drug addict patients, since this condition can lead to other more serious disorders both physical and psychological. There are 4 …

Epsilon-type alcoholism, also called dipsomania or recurrent alcoholismis the one that occurs in cases where a person drinks alcohol sporadically but when he does, he consumes compulsively, there is a loss of control and can even trigger behavioral problems associated with the poisoning. In this article, we will see what Epsilon-type alcoholism is and what …

Alcohol is the most consumed and standardized legal drug in the world. It’s been culturally embedded in society for thousands of years, it’s part of how many people understand socializing and life in general. But alcohol is a drug, and it is the one that does the most harm to people who use it and …

How many people do you see at the end of the day on the street with a cigar in their hand? Don’t get me wrong, even though these people say they like to smoke, they are actually addicted. Tobacco contains many substances that are not healthy for the body at all, and even so, smokers …

Cannabis, also known as marijuana or hashish, is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant that has several molecules with psychoactive effects, including a molecular compound known as “tetrahydrocannabinol” (THC). On the other hand, another characteristic of marijuana is the high degree of acceptance it enjoys, and its use is very common in countries around the …

Having a partner with an addiction problem is not easy. Addiction issues are among the most serious and debilitating types of psychological problems. Addictions destroy the lives of millions of people each year. And not only the person who develops the problem of addictive behavior suffers from it, but also the people around him. In …

Cannabis is known to cause various mental health problems among users, especially if they use it frequently and their age of onset was adolescence. Although the cannabis plant is still a drug, there is an artificial version that although it is presented as a legal, harmless and natural alternative to this plant, the truth is …

When it comes to addictions, there are a lot of things to talk about and, of course, many things and factors to consider. One of these elements is self-esteem, which, if we think about it, has a great influence on any aspect of our lives. And yes, she also has a lot to say on …

Ayahuasca is a potion that has become famous in recent decades because it is mysterious. This substance is attributed to the ability to remember and confront our most traumatic past, overcoming it in a plane of consciousness difficult to reach by conventional means. Ayahuasca ceremonies are growing in popularity, although the celebration is a legal …

Alcohol is currently the most consumed legal drug in the world. It’s the quintessential social drug, and it’s hard to find people who haven’t had a drink in their life. But that is changing. For years we have had scientific evidence that discourages the consumption of alcohol, due to its clear relationship with various types …

The use of cannabis involves several changes in the body, many of which are well known in the popular ideology of what a user of this substance looks like. After smoking cannabis, your heart rate quickens, your blood vessels dilate, your eyes turn red, and your blood pressure rises, among other organic symptoms. However, it’s …

Steaming or smoking with vaporizers has become fashionable among certain sections of the population. Some teens start vaping because it “looks cool” and people don’t look at them as badly as if they were smoking traditional cigarettes or leeks. And many of the people who start vaping are (tobacco) smokers trying to quit, using them …

It is estimated that we spend a third of our life asleep, it is during sleep that we can recover both physically and psychologically. In this article we will examine the effects of addictions on sleep and rest, saying that all of them have a detrimental effect on this, highlighting a marked lack of rest …

Marijuana is a drug widely used around the world, although in most countries its cultivation and use is illegal. Considered by many to be a natural and therefore harmless substance, the truth is that it has many harmful effects on our health. Right here we will see what are the main effects of cannabis on …

Alcoholism is one of the main addictive disorders present in our country and is currently a real public health problem both because of the impact it has on the person who suffers from it and on their family and social environment. This type of disorder is associated with a number of very characteristic symptoms and …

Many parents decide to go to a specialist when they start to see that their children do not accept that they have an addiction problem.. This is because many young people who use drugs or alcohol do not see it as a problem but just see it as something that they do for fun and …