Drug Addiction: Treatment Strategies

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Drug addiction, clinically referred to as Substance Use Disorder (SUD), is a chronic, progressive, and relapsing brain disease that manifests as an uncontrollable compulsion to seek and use drugs, despite the detrimental consequences it brings to physical, psychological, social, and occupational well-being. It is recognized not only as a complex disorder of the brain’s reward … Read more

Hallucinogens: Study of Biological Source, Chemical Nature, and Uses of Drugs of Natural Origin

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Hallucinogens are a class of psychoactive substances that alter perception, thoughts, and consciousness. Many hallucinogenic compounds are derived from natural sources, including plants and fungi, and have been used traditionally for religious, medicinal, and recreational purposes. Biological Source of Hallucinogens Hallucinogens from natural sources primarily fall into three categories: Indole Alkaloids (Tryptamines) Phenethylamines Ergolines (A) … Read more