Mazatec shamans brew a tea from the leaves and drink the vision-inducing mixture during religious ceremonies. They refer to the leaf as “Herb of Mary, the Shepherdess.” They believe the plant to be an incarnation of the Virgin Mary. Mazatec Indians have used salvia for centuries. Salvia’s active ingredient is salvinorin A, a kappa opioid […]
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This diversified methodology incorporates a range of therapies to address underlying mental health conditions while fostering sustainable recovery. Substance use recovery increasingly shifts towards a multi-disciplinary approach, recognizing the complexity of addiction as intertwined with various psychological, social, and physiological factors. This tailored approach ensures that each recovery path is met with specialized care, addressing […]
2C-B has a low potential for addiction and only anecdotal evidence exists regarding long-term use. There is very little research on the long-term effects of 2C-B use. A single dose of 2C-B could result in permanent neurological damage along with damage to blood vessels in the brain (cerebrovasculopathy). There are, however, instances of a single […]
It’s estimated that 33% of college students binge drink in a one-month period. At North Jersey Recovery Center, we strive to make your addiction treatment experience as comfortable as possible. For more information about alcohol’s effects on the body, please visit the Interactive Body feature on NIAAA’s College Drinking Prevention website. Markham Heid is an experienced health reporter and […]