Xanax® (alprazolam) is a medication that treats anxiety. Your healthcare provider will give you instructions on how often you should take this medication. You shouldn’t take more than your prescription label directs. What is Xanax for? Alprazolam (Xanax®) has approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help manage the following conditions: Anxiety […]
What is Phencyclidine? Phencyclidine, otherwise known as PCP, is a hallucinogenic, dissociative drug that comes in the form of a white crystalline powder or a clear, yellowish liquid. It’s often referred to as angel dust, amp, rocket fuel, and animal tranquilizer, among other names. Introduced as an intravenous anesthetic in the 1950s, the drug is […]
Are psychedelics addictive? Psychedelics are generally not addictive. However, at least one psychedelic, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), can cause tolerance. Tolerance means that a person may need to take higher dosages to achieve the same effect. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) notes that increasing the dosage can be an “extremely dangerous practice.” The […]
How long do ‘magic mushrooms’ stay in your system How long in the system? How long does the high last? Kick-in time Effects Risks FAQ Seeking medical attention Summary Magic mushrooms, or “shrooms”, are a type of mushroom containing psilocybin, a hallucinogenic compound. The length of time shrooms stay in a person’s system depends on […]
Overcoming anxiety is a very personal journey, and what may work for one person may not work for another. Therapy, medication, natural remedies, and practicing coping strategies can all help a person overcome their anxiety. Anxiety is a natural response to feeling under threat. It causes people to feel worried, afraid, or stressed. It is […]
Ayahuasca is a psychoactive tea-like drink. DMT is the first and main ingredient. People who use ayahuasca often do so as part of religious or cultural rituals. The brew contains a range of compounds that may help limit side effects and reduce the overall toxicity of DMT. Some important differences between the two substances include: DMT […]
Microdosing involves taking a very small dose of hallucinogenic substances. Proponents of microdosing believe that the practice benefits the mind, and research has recently started to explore this possibility. People should be aware that there may be some risks to microdosing, including the fact that the scheduling of these substances makes them illegal to possess. […]