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Can Zyn cause cancer?

Nicotine pouches have experienced a massive growth in popularity in recent years and, for many, have become the preferred form of smokeless tobacco. One of...

How much wine to get drunk?

Ernest Hemingway once referred to wine as “one of the most civilized things in the world,” but it’s important to remember that even a “civilized”...

What does Ritalin feel like?

Ritalin, a medication commonly prescribed for ADHD, can have varying effects depending on the individual. In those with ADHD, it often produces a calming effect,...

How Far Back does a Lab Urine Test Go?

The detection window of lab urine tests varies based on several factors. They include the type of substance consumed, frequency of use, body mass, gender,...

Blown Vein from IV

Intravenous (IV) treatments, as we know them today, have actually been around since 1950. The advent of plastics in the 1940s paved the way for...

How long does alcohol stay in hair?

The presence of alcohol can be detected through several tests, including blood, urine, and hair. Each has advantages and disadvantages. A big advantage of hair...

Zaza Red

Not all dangerous substances come in plastic bags sold by suspicious people on the street. The unfortunate reality is that a lot of highly addictive...

DISA Drug Testing

If you have an active drug addiction, the prospect of regular drug testing at your place of employment may be giving you sleepless nights and...

Drug Testing

Drug Testing for Drug and Alcohol Addiction Drug testing has become an invaluable tool in the battle against drug and alcohol addiction. Its primary aim...

Why do people snort drugs?

When you think of people using drugs, you probably think of smoking them, swallowing pills or injecting them. However, drugs can also be snorted. One...

How Long Does Hydrocodone Stay in Your System?

To say opioid use disorders (OUDs) are a problem in the U.S. would be a gross understatement. In 2017, then-President Donald J. Trump declared OUDs...

Detection Times

It can be rather frustrating during detox if your drug tests still come out positive, but there’s no need to panic. In fact, the presence...

What Does Meth Taste Like?

With over half a million meth users per week in the U.S., identifying the drug can prove critical. One of the ways you can recognize...

What Are Meth Bongs?

Meth bongs are equipment used to smoke methamphetamines or, for short, meth. The drug paraphernalia is one of the several ways to identify meth abuse....

What is Tucibi (Pink Cocaine)?

Tucibi, or pink cocaine (pink coke), is a designer drug popular in the rave and festival market. It produces a stimulant and psychoactive effect on...

Hot Rail Meth: Definition, Effect, Dangers

Among the various methods meth addicts use, hot railing is one of them. The procedure involves a hollow glass tube. The tube is heated, and...

Coke Nose: Definition, Effects, and Signs

Over 4.8 million people reported using cocaine in the past year. The prevailing drug has multiple side effects. One of them is coke nose. Coke...

What Happens if a Doctor Finds Drugs in Your System?

If you use drugs and come under the care of a medical professional, it is likely that the substances will be detected. This may cause...