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Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor Synthetic cannabinoids go by many names, including K2, Spice, fake weed and herbal incense. They are often sold in colorful packets with labels that say “not for human consumption,” and some people assume they are a legal, safer stand-in for marijuana.
Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor Prescription stimulants such as Adderall, Vyvanse, Ritalin and Concerta help many adults with ADHD focus, organize their days and function well. They are legitimate, useful medications. They are also among the prescription drugs most often misused, sometimes by people with a
Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor Many people who struggle with substance use are not using just one thing. They might drink while taking prescription pills, use stimulants to stay awake and alcohol to wind down, or take something without realizing it contains another drug. Health professionals
Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor Most people have heard of fentanyl by now. Fewer have heard of nitazenes, a group of synthetic opioids that public health and law enforcement agencies have been warning about. Nitazenes have been found in counterfeit pills and in powders sold as
Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor Opioids and benzodiazepines are each prescribed for real medical reasons. Opioids treat pain, and benzodiazepines treat anxiety, panic, seizures and sleep problems. Some people are prescribed both. Others combine them on their own, or take illicit pills that contain one or
Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor A lot of people believe marijuana is not habit-forming, so they are caught off guard when quitting leaves them irritable, anxious and unable to sleep. Cannabis withdrawal is a recognized condition, and it is one of the main reasons people who
Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor Kratom is sold in smoke shops, gas stations and online as powders, capsules, extracts and drinks. Because it is easy to buy and often marketed as natural, many people are surprised to find that stopping it can make them feel sick.
Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor Klonopin, the brand name for clonazepam, is a benzodiazepine prescribed for panic disorder and certain seizure disorders. It stays in the body longer than many other benzos, which is one reason some prescribers choose it. That longer action also affects how
Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor Ketamine has a complicated reputation. It is a legitimate anesthetic used in hospitals and veterinary medicine, and a related medication has been approved for certain people with hard-to-treat depression. At the same time, ketamine is misused for its dissociative effects, and
Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor When people think about inhalant misuse, they often picture teenagers sniffing glue. But adults misuse inhalants too, whether that means huffing aerosol dusters, inhaling nitrous oxide from canisters or using “poppers.” Because these products are cheap, legal to buy for their
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