by Summit | May 28, 2024 | Blog, General
Whippits are a recreational drug that consists of Nitrous Oxide, or laughing gas, in various containers. Originally, this gas was inhaled through whipped cream canisters, hence the name Whippits. Though not technically illegal and easily available, abuse of this gas...
by Summit | May 28, 2024 | Blog, General
Anhedonia is a term that classifies a person’s inability or reduced ability to feel pleasure. In the DSM-5, this is one of the key symptoms of major depressive disorder, but it can also be caused by several other psychological disorders as well as substance use...
by Summit | May 28, 2024 | Blog, General
Zopiclone is a prescription medication often used to treat insomnia. Though it is not a benzodiazepine, it is a sedative and a hypnotic that has shown similar effectiveness as benzos in treating insomnia. Use of this medication outside of its prescribed dosage...
by Summit | May 28, 2024 | Blog, General
Lorazepam, also known by the brand name Ativan, is a benzodiazepine that is typically prescribed to men and women who suffer from anxiety disorders. It can also be used to treat conditions such as IBS, epilepsy, insomnia, and chemotherapy-induced nausea. In some...
by Summit | May 28, 2024 | Blog, General
Fentanyl has become one of the most dangerous synthetic opioids on the market, killing over 90,000 people in 2020 due to overdoses. Synthetic opioids are not naturally occurring, meaning that these substances are created in a lab to simulate the same effects...
by Summit | May 28, 2024 | Blog, General
People dealing with substance abuse do not often refer to their drug of choice by its common name. This slang for drugs may be a way of hiding their use from friends and family. It can also be a way to hide drug use from law enforcement. Below is a compilation of drug...
