Purpose: Determining the relationship between the use of types of psychoactive substance and risky sexual behavior among men. The sources cited in the manuscript were selected through a search of scientific article databases in July 2023. Priority was given to publications with rele...
Thirty-four new types of new psychoactive substances, or NPS, were discovered in the past year, bringing the total number of such chemicals to 230. The substances mimic the effects of illegal drugs while exploiting loopholes in anti-drug laws. “NPS are now a relatively new issue recognized b...
New types of drugs are psychoactive substances (NPS) and cannabis-related drugs. They have been listed as limited drugs by law in China since last year, which means, that abusing and selling them is breaking the law. In ...
Because of their propensity to spontaneously dive into creative projects, NPs are known for being greatproject starters. A commonly used example is the ENTP entrepreneur who has a great idea and starts a new company, but then quickly loses steam once things shift from creative conception to imple...
A number of psychoactive substances have addictive potential, and while they differ pharmacologically one from another, what they have in common is direct activation of the brain’s reward system. Changes in the reward pathways of the brain they induce set the stage for intense cravings at the ...
Shamansbelieve that the world and everything in it is composed of vibrant, living energy. This includes plants. Ayahuasca – a psychoactive brew that is made out of a vine commonly found in Peru – is one of the most well-known ways of getting in touch with the spirits of nature. ...
Mental disorders are any illnesses with significant psychological or behavioral manifestations that are associated with either a painful or distressing symptom or an impairment in one or more important areas of functioning.
Dementia, chronic, usually progressive deterioration of intellectual capacity associated with the widespread loss of nerve cells and the shrinkage of brain tissue. There are many kinds of dementia. It is most commonly seen in the elderly, but dementia ca
Irrespective of age, gender, background, color, or why they began using drugs in the first place, people of all walks of life can have problems with their drug usage. Most people use psychoactive substances out of fascination, to have a great time, because their friends take it, or to ...
Many spiritual seekers explore the frontiers of the mind, the soul, and reality through the use ofpsychedelic drugssuch as LSD, DMT, psilocybin mushrooms, mescaline, and other entheogens that expand consciousness. While psychoactive substances are a fascinating way of exploring reality, like any othe...