Symptoms People with sugar addiction are dependent on foods high in sugar and exhibit daily and uncontrolled consumption. Sugar addiction can manifest as dependence, tolerance, binge eating, craving, and withdrawal symptoms. Sugary foods are also consumed as sedatives, for stress relief, fatigue, tension and mood disorders. Possible negative consequences include tooth decay, gum problems, mood … Sugar Addiction
Products The leaves of the cath bush and the active ingredient cathinone are among the prohibited narcotics in many countries (Appendix d). The weaker-acting cathine, however, is not prohibited. In some countries, however, cath is legal. Stem plant Cath shrub, from the spindle tree family (Celastraceae), is an evergreen plant. It was first described scientifically … Kath
Products In many countries, kava is currently only available in the form of highly diluted homeopathic medicines. For example, Similasan Kava-Kava tablets contain kava in the homeopathic potencies D12, D15 and D30. This remedy no longer contains kava. Mother tinctures and low potencies up to and including D6 may no longer be sold. Previously distributed … Kava
Cough syrup as an intoxicant Many antirritant cough syrups contain active ingredients that are psychoactive in high doses and can be abused as intoxicants. Substances include, for example: Opioids such as codeine, dihydrocodeine and ethylmorphine. NMDA antagonists: dextromethorphan Antihistamines such as diphenhydramine and oxomemazine. Phenothiazines: promethazine (out of commerce). Such drugs are unlike other drugs … Misuse of Cough Syrup
Products Kratom is not currently approved as a drug or medical device in many countries. From our point of view, kratom should be classified as a narcotic from a purely technical point of view. However, according to information from Swissmedic, it is not legally a narcotic (as of 1/2015). In 2017, however, the ingredients mitragynine … Kratom
Products Nabilone is commercially available in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany, for example, in the form of capsules (Cesamet, Canemes). It is a narcotic drug. In many countries, the drug is not registered. The active ingredient was developed in the 1970s. Structure and properties Nabilone (C24H36O3, Mr = 372.5 g/mol) is a … Nabilon
Products 4-Methylaminorex is not available in many countries. It is one of the banned narcotics. The active ingredient was developed in the 1960s as a slimming agent. Structure and properties 4-Methylaminorex (C10H12N2O, Mr = 176.2 g/mol) is an oxazoline derivative. It is structurally related to amphetamine. Effects 4-Methylaminorex has stimulant and psychoactive properties. The effects … 4-Methylaminorex
Products Amphetamines are commercially available as drugs in the form of tablets, sustained-release tablets, capsules, and sustained-release capsules. Structure and properties Amphetamines are derivatives of amphetamine. It is a methylphenethylamine structurally related to endogenous monoamines and stress hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine. Amphetamines are racemates and the –enantiomers. Effects Amphetamines have sympathomimetic, central stimulant, bronchodilator, psychoactive, … Amphetamines
Definition Prescription drugs are a group of drugs that may be obtained from a pharmacy only with a doctor’s prescription. The prescription is usually issued during a consultation. Within this group, different dispensing categories exist in many countries. The presence of a doctor’s prescription is often a condition for the health insurance company to reimburse … Prescription Drugs
Products Medicinal mushrooms are commercially available, for example, in the form of capsules, tablets and as powders as dietary supplements or as individually prepared mixtures. Also used are the pure ingredients that are extracted, synthetically produced or semi-synthetically modified. These are usually registered as medicinal products. About mushrooms Fungi are a very diverse group of … Medicinal Mushrooms
Products MDA is one of the narcotics and banned substances in many countries. It is not commercially available. MDA was first synthesized in 1910. Structure and properties Methylenedioxyamphetamine (C10H13NO2, Mr = 179.2 g/mol) is a 3,4-methylenedioxy derivative of amphetamine. It is structurally closely related to ecstasy (methylenedioxymethamphetamine, MDMA). Some ecstasy tablets contain MDA instead of … MDA (Methylenedioxyamphetamine)
Products Cocoa powder is available in grocery stores and specialty stores. Cocoa butter is available in pharmacies and drugstores, among other places. Stem plant The evergreen cacao tree of the mallow family (Malvaceae, formerly Sterculiaceae) is native to South America and is now cultivated in regions around the equator, including South America, Africa and Asia. … Cocoa
