Psilocin (also known as 4-HO-DMT, psilocine, psilocyn, or psilotsin), is a substituted tryptamine alkaloid and a serotonergic psychedelic substance. It is present in most psychedelic mushrooms together with its phosphorylated counterpart psilocybin. Psilocin is a Schedule I drug under the ...
Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic compound produced by more than 200 species of mushrooms, collectively known as psilocybin mushrooms. As a prodrug, psilocybin is quickly converted by the body to psilocin, which has mind-altering effects similar (in some aspects) to those of LSD, ...
Pethidine is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe pain, and is delivered as a hydrochloride salt in tablets, as a syrup, or by intramuscular, subcutaneous or intravenous injection. For much of the 20th century, pethidine was the opioid of choice for many physicians; in 1975 60% of ...
After its introduction in 1977, Lorazepam's principal use was in treating anxiety. Among benzodiazepines, Lorazepam has a relatively high physical addiction potential. Lorazepam also has misuse potential; the main types of misuse are for recreational purposes or continued use against medical ...
Dealers sell hydrocodone under the street names Norco, Hydro and Vikes, the latter of which refers to Vicodin, a brand-name drug that contains hydrocodone. Many doctors will only prescribe this drug for those with severe pain caused by disease or injury. Abuse occurs whenever the medication is used ...
Ambien is a brand name of zolpidem and is prescribed to treat insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep). A short-acting sedative-hypnotic, Ambien is effective in initiating and maintaining sleep. Even when used in prescribed dosages, Ambien can be habit forming if used for a prolonged ...
Alprazolam (trade name Xanax /zˈænæks/), available under other generic names, is a short-acting anxiolytic of the benzodiazepine class of psychoactive drugs. Alprazolam, like other benzodiazepines, binds to specific sites on the GABAAreceptor. Alprazolam is commonly used and FDA approved for the ...
It possesses anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, hypnotic, sedative, skeletal muscle relaxant, and amnestic properties. The pharmacological action of diazepam enhances the effect of the neurotransmitter GABA by binding to the benzodiazepine site on the GABAA receptor (via the constituent chlorine atom) ...
