Frequently Asked Questions

Hangxiety describes the post-drink night feelings of anxiety, worry, shortened breath, and sometimes even panic attacks that results from a heavy drinking night.

Benzedrine, initially a brand for amphetamine, was first synthesized in 1887 and patented in 1932 by Gordon Alles. Alles aimed to treat nasal congestion but ended up spearheading the amphetamine class of drugs. Partnering with Smith, Kline, and French (now GlaxoSmithKline), the drug was marketed as a wonder drug in an era predating prescription regulations, leading to over-the-counter availability.

Benzedrine, known widely as bennies, began as a celebrated wonder drug for a variety of health issues, but its story took a dark turn with associated fatalities. This drug, also called bennies in street vernacular, has etched itself into popular culture, appearing in;

• Sylvia Plath’s “The Bell Jar,”
• the R.E.M. song “What’s The Frequency, Kenneth?”,
• and the TV series “The Man In the High Castle.”

Although it reached the height of its popularity from the 1930s to the 1960s, Benzedrine may be less known to newer generations. Before FDA regulation, it was commonly available and extensively used.

Valium, classified as a benzodiazepine and not a narcotic, is primarily utilized in the treatment of anxiety, insomnia, and certain seizure conditions. Known by its generic name diazepam, it is distinct from narcotics in both classification and function.

Benzodiazepines work by enhancing the effect of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain, which results in sedative, hypnotic (sleep-inducing), anxiolytic (anti-anxiety), anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant properties.

The term blues drugs broadly refers to prescription opioids like Percocet 30 and m 30 blue pills. This slang term is derived from the characteristic blue color of these pills.
Blues drugs are counterfeit opioid pills that pose a significant threat as they contain fentanyl, a highly potent synthetic opioid. Aptly named blues due to their color, these pills are also referred to as “M30s” because of the distinctive markings with an “M” stamped on one side and “30” on the other. Although commonly found in blue, these counterfeit oxycodone pills can come in various colors such as red, orange, or yellow. When brightly colored, they are known as rainbow fentanyl. The concern surrounding their color stems from the risk of accidental ingestion, with the potential for children mistaking them for vitamins, other medications, or even candy.

Blues drugs have become a central focus in discussions about the opioid crisis due to their high potential for addiction and the ease with which they can be misused. The widespread availability of these drugs, coupled with a lack of awareness about their risks, has contributed to a surge in opioid addiction and overdose deaths. However blues drugs covers a range of prescription opioids, each with its own set of risks and potential for abuse.

Read more at The Crisis Of Blues Drug And Counterfeit Opioids

When you eat THC-infused edibles, it takes longer for the effects to begin because the THC needs to travel through your digestive system before it’s absorbed into your bloodstream.
This not only delays the onset of effects but also extends how long the THC stays in your system.
The amount of THC in the edibles, how often you consume them, and personal factors like;

• your metabolism,
• height,
• age,
• and weight,

all play a role in how long THC can be detected in your body.

Regarding drug tests, THC from edibles can be found in your system anywhere from a week to a month after consumption. Most of the THC, about 80–90%, is usually eliminated through feces and urine within the first five days. The remaining THC takes longer to exit your system, and how quickly it does so varies based on individual characteristics and consumption habits.

Blood Test
The THC from the edibles can be detected in the blood after its consumption within 3 to 4 days.

Saliva Test
An edible can be detected in the saliva for 1 to 3 days.

Urine Test
The THC traces can be detected in urine for around 3 to 30 days. (depending on the quantity of consumption)

Hair Follicles Test
Edibles can be traced back for 90 days after consumption.

THC from edibles could remain detectable for a few days up to around three months, making these factors important to consider if you’re concerned about drug testing.

A hashish is usually brown or black in color and may range in consistency from hard, brittle, to pliable. These can change due to the method of production, the quality of the cannabis plant, and whether it is an indica, sativa, or hybrid.

Hash is made by gathering and compressing the trichomes of cannabis plants. These trichomes are fine growths that produce a sticky resin rich in THC which is also the psychoactive compound in cannabis. Hash is often dried and pressed into small blocks or made into an oil.

In the United States, ketamine holds a distinct legal status based on its application. Medically, it is a legal anesthetic, approved for use in human surgeries as well as in veterinary medicine. This is contingent upon it being prescribed by a qualified healthcare provider. Furthermore, a specific form of ketamine, Esketamine, is approved for use as a nasal spray in the treatment of depression.

However, the legal perspective shifts when it comes to recreational use. Due to its hallucinogenic effects, ketamine is classified as a Schedule III controlled substance in the U.S. This classification implies that while ketamine has recognized medical uses, it also carries a potential for abuse. Consequently, possessing or using ketamine without a prescription is illegal. The enforcement of these laws and the severity of penalties for non-prescription use or possession can vary by state and local jurisdictions within the United States.

Street names of Ketamine include;

• Special K
• K
• Kit Kat
• Super Acid
• Vitamin K.

Lean, also known as “purple drank” or “sizzurp,” is a concoction that emerged in the 1960s, and initially involved musicians mixing Robitussin with beer. Over time, it evolved into a blend of prescription-strength cough syrup containing codeine and promethazine with soda. Users frequently enhance the flavor with hard candies, resulting in the characteristic purple hue. Codeine, the primary active ingredient, delivers euphoria at high doses but also depresses the central nervous system, potentially leading to respiratory failure. Classified as a Schedule II controlled substance by the DEA, codeine is prone to abuse.

What is in lean?

Lean’s core components typically include prescription cold medicine, specifically cough syrup containing both promethazine and codeine. Over-the-counter cold remedies with dextromethorphan are also used due to their similar effects and accessibility. The mixture combines the cough syrup with soft drinks, particularly fruit-flavored options like Sprite, Mountain Dew, or Fanta, often served in foam cups. To enhance the taste, a hard candy, usually a Jolly Rancher, is added. This flavor masking can obscure the drink’s potency, contributing to the risk of overdose.

Read more at: What is lean drug?

When you eat THC-infused edibles, it takes longer for the effects to begin because the THC needs to travel through your digestive system before it’s absorbed into your bloodstream.
This not only delays the onset of effects but also extends how long the THC stays in your system.
The amount of THC in the edibles, how often you consume them, and personal factors like;

• your metabolism,
• height,
• age,
• and weight,

all play a role in how long THC can be detected in your body.

Regarding drug tests, THC from edibles can be found in your system anywhere from a week to a month after consumption. Most of the THC, about 80–90%, is usually eliminated through feces and urine within the first five days. The remaining THC takes longer to exit your system, and how quickly it does so varies based on individual characteristics and consumption habits.

Blood Test
The THC from the edibles can be detected in the blood after its consumption within 3 to 4 days.

Saliva Test
An edible can be detected in the saliva for 1 to 3 days.

Urine Test
The THC traces can be detected in urine for around 3 to 30 days. (depending on the quantity of consumption)

Hair Follicles Test
Edibles can be traced back for 90 days after consumption.

THC from edibles could remain detectable for a few days up to around three months, making these factors important to consider if you’re concerned about drug testing.

If you or your friend are trying to recover from the effects of edibles, you should keep in mind that edible effects can last for several hours.
Water can help with this process, and staying hydrated can ease symptoms like dry mouth.

You might also feel more grounded and less anxious when you eat a nutritious meal.

If you are anxious or uncomfortable from the powerful effects of edibles, a quiet space may be a good option; listening to soothing music or doing deep breathing exercises can help ease the discomfort.

You can reach out to a friend or family member if you feel really overwhelmed or uncomfortable. Having someone you trust around can make a huge difference emotionally and help you get through the recovery period more easily. It’s important to note that these effects won’t last forever and will fade over time.

Read more at What does greening out mean?

The effects of MDMA (Molly) can vary from person to person and depend on various factors such as the dose, purity, individual metabolism, and overall health. MDMA’s effects generally last around 3 to 6 hours. However, individuals who abuse MDMA may still feel some effects for days after use. People typically take one to two tablets on each occasion, with each tablet generally containing between 50 and 150 milligrams of MDMA.

People often take a second dose of the drug as the effects of the first dose begin to fade, increasing the risk of adverse side effects as doses combine.

A methamphetamine binge is an extended period of excessive drug use, lasting for several days, during which individuals continuously consume methamphetamine to maintain the desired high and delay withdrawal symptoms. This behavior often leads to the critical and dangerous stage known as tweaking, characterized by intense agitation, paranoia, and obsessive behavior.

Can you die from Meth binge?

Yes, a meth binge can be life-threatening due to severe physical and psychological health risks, including heart problems, strokes, organ failure, and dehydration.

A meth crash, also known as the “comedown,” is the phase following a methamphetamine binge when the user experiences a decline in the drug’s effects, leading to exhaustion, depression, and cravings for more meth. It can vary in duration based on individual factors and the extent of drug use.

A meth head is a term used to describe a person who is heavily addicted to methamphetamine. Chronic abuse of the drug can cause irreversible brain and central nervous system damage, leading to a lack of impulse control, extreme paranoia, and a severe lack of empathy and reasoning power. It is common for meth heads to display single-minded behavior which is solely dedicated to getting their drug of choice, and they are likely to commit crimes against loved ones as well as enemies.

Methocarbamol is a medication used as a muscle relaxant for treating acute, painful musculoskeletal spasms in various conditions, including neck and back pain. Its effectiveness in treating these conditions, particularly chronic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, is still under research with limited and inconsistent data available.

Developed in 1956 and approved for medical use in the United States in 1957, methocarbamol is available as a generic medication and is relatively inexpensive. It works by slowing down activity in the nervous system, which helps the body relax, but the exact mechanism of its action is not fully understood. It does not appear to directly affect the muscles.

The brand names of methocarbamol include:

• Robaxin
• Robaxin-750
• Carbacot
• Skelex

Tusi lavada denotes a particular type or variation of the drug known colloquially as tusi, which is a slang term for pink cocaine. The word “lavada” in Spanish means “washed” in English. When used in the context of drug jargon, this might suggest that the tusi has undergone a certain process of refinement or purification.
The actual meaning is different in other regions and the specific methods used in the drug’s preparation or distribution.

The term “tusi” itself does not have a specific meaning in standard Spanish; it is a everyday term used in the drug trade and among users.
The composition of Tucibi can vary greatly, making it a potentially unpredictable and dangerous substance, as it may include a variety of other high-risk substances such as cathinones, opioids, and benzodiazepines.

In its origin, 2C-B was introduced as a solution for erectile dysfunction and as a libido enhancer. Mainly in nightclubs and certain headshops, you could buy it as a sexual stimulant. It was manufactured legally by certain factories and sold under brand names such as Nexus, Performax and Erox. After MDMA went on the Schedule I list in the United States in 1985, 2C-B became even more popular. By 1995, due to its pronounced potential for misuse and the absence of accepted medical applications, the United States Drug Enforcement Agency classified 2C-B, as a Schedule 1 Controlled Substance.

In the early 2000’s there was another spike in popularity due to the rising popularity of research chemicals and the emergence of the illegal market on the darknet.

Pink cocaine is a street drug cocktail that is produced by mixing MDMA, ketamine, and speed and is also contaminated with substances like oxycodone and fentanyl.

Each manufacturer or street dealer can craft their own blend with varying proportions of ketamine and amphetamines. The pink drug can be cooked up in a kitchen without specialist equipment and sold for a profit.

Despite its name, Pink Cocaine does not contain any actual cocaine.

Tuci, often referred to as pink cocaine in slang, is misleadingly named as it isn’t a type of cocaine. Tuci includes a mix of pink food coloring, strawberry flavoring, ketamine, caffeine, and MDMA. The composition of this drug makes it popular among teens and young adults in the nightlife and club scene.

Yes, it is possible to overdose on Psilocybin. However, a shroom overdose isn’t usually fatal.
A person who is experiencing a psilocybin overdose can feel;

• anxiety,
• lightheadedness,
• dizziness,
• nausea and/or vomiting,
• excessive sweating,
• flushing of the skin,
• delusional thinking,
• confusion,
• slowed perception of time,
• agitation,
• diarrhea,
• muscle weakness,
• panic or paranoia,
• psychosis,
• seizures and, in rare cases can get into a coma.

While it is possible to overdose on mushrooms, the overdose is not likely to be fatal compared to other hallucinogens or their synthetic counterparts.
The Global Drug Survey 2020 Psychedelics Report found that only 0.6 percent of people who took psilocybin reported that they sought emergency medical treatment as a result.

The duration of shrooms’ euphoric effects typically ranges from 3 to 6 hours.
The average half-life of psilocin (a metabolite of psilocybin) or shrooms is 50 minutes. The kidneys will flush about two-thirds of a dose of magic mushrooms from your body after three hours.

However psilocybin can be detected in the system for up to 24 hours, meaning it can stay in your system for more than 24 hours.

These durations do change with the type of mushroom ingested, along with personal factors like age and body composition.

In the human body, LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) has a short lifespan, with its effects lasting from 6 to 12 hours, but these durations and effects can change based on the dose, metabolism, and body chemistry.
LSD can be detected in your body for varying amounts of time afterwards, depending on the type of test;

• LSD can be detected in urine tests for 2 to 4 days after use.
• In hair follicle tests, it can be detected for up to 90 days.

The compound is metabolized and excreted relatively quickly, which is why it’s not detectable in blood tests for long periods.

Seroquel is not labeled as a controlled substance. It has been reported that individuals in prison, psychiatric hospitals, and those with a history of polysubstance abuse have used the drug off-label and for nonmedical purposes.

Seroquel (quetiapine) is classified as an atypical antipsychotic medication. It works by altering the activity of certain natural substances in the brain and is used to treat various mental/mood disorders, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depressive episodes associated with bipolar disorder.

Methamphetamine is known by various street names and slang terms.
Some of the most common street names for meth include;

• meth,
• Christina
• Cookies
• Cotton candy
• Dunk
• Gak
• Mexican speed ball
• No doze
• Pookie
• Rocket fuel
• Speed
• Stove top
• Trash
• Tweaker
• Wash
• Yaba
• crystal,
• crank,
• ice which is also a slang for meth,
• and tina drug.

These names contribute to the underground vernacular and awareness surrounding the drug.

Other slang terms for meth include;

• getting spun out,
• scooby snax,
• hot railing,
• tweaking,
• and zooming.

Additionally, meth is sometimes combined with other substances, leading to terms such as “biker coffee” and “fire.”

Suboxone is a medication that combines two ingredients: buprenorphine and naloxone.

Buprenorphine helps to relieve opioid withdrawal symptoms and cravings. Because it’s an opioid, it can be considered a narcotic.
Naloxone in Suboxone is to deter misuse. If someone who isn’t already dependent on opioids tries to take Suboxone, the naloxone will block the effects of the buprenorphine and can cause withdrawal symptoms.

So, while suboxone does contain a narcotic ingredient, it’s important to remember that it’s used as a medication to help people overcome opioid addiction. It’s not intended to be used for pain relief or to get high.

Read more in Suboxone: Side Effects vs Methadone

While Suboxone is designed to combat addiction, its component, buprenorphine, is an opioid derivative. This means it works on the same brain receptors as opioids and, although to a lesser degree, can create feelings of euphoria, especially if misused. However, due to naloxone’s presence, misusing Suboxone (by methods like injection) triggers severe withdrawal symptoms, deterring misuse.

The risk of addiction is significantly lower compared to full opioid agonists, but it’s not non-existent. Suboxone’s design aims to keep individuals stable while mitigating the typical highs and lows associated with opioid use, contributing to a lower potential for abuse.

Read more at Suboxone: Side Effects vs Methadone

Tramadol and Gabapentin interactions pose significant risks because both drugs act as depressants on the nervous system. When you use tramadol and gabapentin together, it can intensify effects like sedation and dizziness, as both of these drugs work to slow down nerve activity in the brain and spinal cord, which will also cause nausea. Both medications can lead to physical dependence, and their combined use might increase this risk. Withdrawal symptoms may be more severe if the medications are stopped abruptly.