Kansas City and DOJ authorities recently seized about 73,000 products containing 7-hydroxymitragynine, commonly called “7‑OH,” from warehouses linked to two companies: Shaman Botanicals LLC and Relax Relief Rejuvenate Trading LLC. These products were sold as gummies, drink shots, and tablets. They are frequently seen for sale at convenience stores, gas stations, and smoke shops.
A dangerous trend, called the “Benadryl Challenge,” has grown popular again on TikTok, urging young people to take high doses of diphenhydramine, the active ingredient in Benadryl. The users take it so they can experience hallucinations. Most often, it’s teens who are experimenting with drugs in challenges like the Benadryl challenge. They view it
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors is working on a plan to create thousands of mental health treatment “slots” by 2030. This is in response to a gap in care that the county is dealing with when it comes to drug treatment and mental health. The five-year plan would expand access to services
Have you ever wondered about the stories of that guy or girl in the mugshots online? Many counties across America publish mugshots of people who have been arrested, often causing additional strife and grief to people recovering from addiction. The “We Do Recover” campaign in Lubbock County, Texas, Mugshots Facebook page turns this stigma on
San Diego County Sheriff Kelly Martinez announced this week that the jail will begin a new, more intense screening system to keep contraband out of the facility. The new screening program is part of a crackdown on contraband in San Diego-area detention centers. The searches will be conducted to "further secure detention facilities from the
In 2021, mother-of-four Krystal Talavera was found face down in her kitchen. It was Father's Day when she collapsed beside her one-year-old son and an open bag of 'Space Dust,' a product made from Kratom. What are Space Dust and Kratom? Space Dust is a synthetic drug created from Kratom. It is sold at various
Xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer found in opioids and other drugs, has become a hazard across the US even after being a mainstay in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for years. Known as “tranq dope” on the streets, there are thousands of addicted persons in the state that are coping with the effects of long-term use and addiction. Xylazine
The National Problem Gambling Clinic in England warns people about a disturbing trend surrounding the relatively new drug aripiprazole, which is increasing compulsive behaviors in some people. As a result, some patients have lost vast sums of money and had relationships fall apart due to compulsive gambling, a known but purportedly rare drug side effect.
Members of the LGBTQ+ community are at a higher risk of using methamphetamine than the general population. Methamphetamine, or meth, is a highly addictive stimulant drug that can lead to physical and psychological dependence. Some people say that meth use is ubiquitous in the community. Why is this, and what resources are available for people
Fentanyl, a drug that is 50 to 100 times the strength of morphine, has become a fixture in the illicit drug industry. It’s been added to opioids, cocaine, and even psychedelic drugs like Molly. And while there are plenty of people ingesting it accidentally, there are also many users who tried it once and became
