Nutmeg is a commonly used spice in cooking and preparation of certain spice-mixes such as mulling spices. However, nutmeg contains an active psychoactive compound called myristicin, which belongs to the deliriant drug family. When taken in sufficient quantities, nutmeg off a spice rack can produce deliriant effects. Why hasn’t the public heard about nutmeg being […]
Tag Archives: Psychoactive Drugs
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Jul
Jul
AMT is known as a research chemical. The psychoactive properties of research chemicals are not particularly well known or researched, as there have been few if any clinical trials conducted on humans or animals with these chemicals. Thus, the primary sources for information on the mechanism, use, and side effects of AMT continue to be […]
Health & Wellness
When Developmentally Disabled People Act Violent in Group Homes: Ways to Provide Assistance to Them
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Dec
Dec
I’m glad I included the word “help” in my description of what to do when progressively disabled people act violently in group homes. This is why I understand that these people are not really trying to hurt anyone. People with disabilities want to make useful progress, and yet struggle with the manifestations of their disability. […]
Most times doctors tell you that a well-balanced diet is the key to staying healthy. Although this is good advice for most people, individuals with bipolar disorder (or manic-depression) need to be careful. WebMD states that “there isn’t a miracle diet for bipolar disorder.” In general, they recommend avoiding fad diets and sticking to the […]
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Nov
Nov
It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something. (Franklin Delano Roosevelt) Introduction Tom Cruise, a Scientologist, has called psychiatry “pseudoscience”. This is a case of the pot calling the kettle black because Scientology is the real pseudoscience. This […]