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 […]
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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
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Party drugs also known as club drugs are often perceived as harmless substances used for “fun” during parties, festivals, and nightlife experiences. However, what begins as experimentation can quickly evolve into dependency, serious health risks, and long term psychological harm. In India, the growing popularity of party drugs among young adults has raised concerns among
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
MDMA, commonly known as Ecstasy or Molly, is a synthetic psychoactive drug that has been widely used in party and rave scenes for decades. It is popular for its stimulant and psychedelic properties, providing users with heightened energy, euphoria, and altered sensory experiences. However, its widespread use also comes with significant health risks, including addiction,
A drug that has taken the Mumbai streets by storm due to lacunae created by poor quality cocaine and is cheaper than it, is Mephedrone also known as M-CAT/ meow-meow/plant food etc. Mephedrone [4-methyl methcathinone (4-MMC) or 4-methyl ephedrone,] is a synthetic stimulant akin to amphetamines and is a cathinone similar to those found in
N Benzyl Methoxy – This is of the class of phenyethyamine derivatives that have been used as research chemicals. It was discovered in 2003 by a chemist Ralph Haim in the Free University of Berlin. It entered the market following research experiments done at Purdue University in 2010. It is a powerful synthetic hallucinogen ,
