Drug Addiction

Our human brain is the biggest supercomputer in the known world. It is still developing from the early teens to mid or late 20s. The adolescent brain from age 13-14 to mid-twenties, develop new neurochemical pathways and more structural changes in the frontal cortex of the brain that results in better decision making, intelligence,  executive […]

In this age of superficiality and the importance of appearance, of 6 pack and 8 pack abs , of quick fixes and Maggie noodle expectations of solutions to problems, young men are driven to look good and muscular and workout and aim to reach the bodies of their idols or attract females. In this pursuit Anabolic

Skin that turns to look like that of a crocodile. This is the effect of Krokodil or Desomorphine an opiate derivative, the use of which has been sweeping Russia and now the even the United States. Heroin use and addiction are predominant in Russia amongst addicts, primarily fixers( those who inject the drug) Heroin is however extremely expensive

What is LSD? LSD (Lysergic Acid Diethylamide) is a powerful hallucinogenic drug that alters perception, thoughts, and emotions. It is a clear, odorless chemical derived from lysergic acid, a substance found in the ergot fungus that grows on rye. LSD is commonly known by street names such as Acid, Blotter, Dots, and Yellow Sunshine. Why

Ice, glass, speed, hot ice, quartz, blade,cristy, batu crank, chalk… heard of these names? they are all street names for Methamphetamine/ crystal meth.Methamphetamine is an old drug that has come back with a bang with easier methods of manufacture. Crystal meth, short for methamphetamine, is a powerful and highly addictive drug that affects the central nervous system. Often

MDMA (Scientific Name: 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) Available in pill tablets or capsule The effect of MDMA sets in within 30 to 60 minutes. In 3.5 to 4 hours it peaks followed by a plateau and then a depressive phase to stave off which the pill is popped again. Effects. The person under influence becomes physically very active alert and

Party Drugs In India: As the saying goes, “Cocaine is God’s way of telling you you’re making too much money.” This has been the swansong of the current party circuit in India. We are witness to a generation that drinks to get sloshed drunk and high to get blown. In most families across India  every celebration

Aunt Nora/Bernice/Binge/ Blow/C/Charlie/Coke/Dust/Flake/Mojo/ are all the street names of the White powder Cocaine. It was discovered by German chemist Albert Neimann. Its use was popularized by Sigmund Freud the famous psychoanalyst who was himself addicted to it. It was also an ingredient of Coca Cola at one point. Cocaine was initially used in the form

Ever seen a kid sniffing something from a pouch or a cloth on railway stations? Seen a school kid’s white ink getting over sooner than it has been bought? Office supplies ordered more than required especially cleaning fluids, glue etc? Most likely you are looking at an addiction to inhalant abuse. Inhalant abuse are drugs

“It is only a herb” “It is all-natural” It is not addictive” “It is being legalized across the world now” “Even Lord Shiva is said to have used it always” These are some of the justifications I hear from people who use or are addicted to using the products of the innocuous plant Cannabis also