Captagon: Contents, Effects, Risks and Treatment
Illicit Captagon tablets usually contain amphetamine. Learn about uncertain contents, stimulant effects, emergency risks and evidence-based treatment.
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Medication guide for mental health and addiction.
Clear information about medicines used in mental health and addiction care. Explore their purpose, benefits, risks and the questions worth discussing with your prescriber.
Education, not a prescription service. The right medicine depends on your assessment, formulation and country.
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Carfentanil
Carfentanil: learn what it is, why it’s so potent, and key overdose and withdrawal risks. A clinical resource from THE BALANCE.
Flakka Side Effects
Flakka side effects: learn how α-PVP affects the brain and body, including agitation, hallucinations, hyperthermia, and overdose risk. THE BALANCE resource.
Galaxy Gas
Galaxy Gas: a guide to nitrous oxide misuse, risks like B12 deficiency and nerve damage, and current public health concerns. From THE BALANCE.
Gas Station Heroin
Learn what “gas station heroin” (tianeptine) is, why it can be dangerous, and signs of misuse. A clinically governed resource from THE BALANCE.
GHB: Effects, Risks and When to Seek Help
Understand GHB and GBL, medical use, overdose signs, alcohol interactions and dangerous withdrawal. Learn when to seek emergency help and treatment.
PCP (Angel Dust): Effects, Risks and Treatment Support
PCP effects, physical and mental-health risks, emergency warning signs, dependence, stopping use and individualized treatment support.
Phenibut: Dependence, Withdrawal and Health Risks
Phenibut can cause serious intoxication and withdrawal. Learn the warning signs, limits of supplement claims and how to seek medical support.
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