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Heroin: profile of an opioid, effects, risks, and evidence-based care

Heroin is an illicit opioid synthesized from morphine, extracted from the seed pod of the opium poppy, and recognized as a highly addictive substance with no accepted medical us...

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Ohio Meth: Causes, Impacts, and Ongoing Response

Methamphetamine remains a persistent public health and public safety concern in Ohio. Its low cost, intense euphoric effects, and long duration of action drive high demand and e...

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The Substance Scene: A Clear, Fact-Based Overview

The substance scene encompasses the social environments, cultural norms, practices, and infrastructures that shape how people use, discuss, and manage psychoactive substances. I...

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What are bath salts and how do they affect the face and body

Bath salts are synthetic stimulants sold as white crystalline powder often labeled ‘not for human consumption.’ Products labeled as bath salts eating face likely refer to th...

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Meth addiction: signs, effects, and evidence-based understanding

Meth addiction refers to a chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive methamphetamine use despite harmful consequences. Meth is a powerful central nervous system st...

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