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What is Metonitazene and How Dangerous Is It?
What is Metonitazene? Metonitazene is a synthetic opioid belonging to the nitazene class of compounds. It was originally developed in the 1950s as part of pharmaceutical research but was never approved for medical use due to its extremely high potency and safety concerns. Unlike better-known opioids like morphine or oxycodone, Metonitazene is not legally manufactured […]
Kratom Addiction: Signs, Symptoms, Withdrawal
What is Kratom? Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. The leaves of the kratom plant contain active compounds—primarily mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine—that interact with opioid receptors in the brain, producing both stimulant and sedative effects depending on the dose. At lower doses, kratom can increase energy, alertness, and sociability. At higher […]
How Long Does Naltrexone Stay In Your System?
What Is Naltrexone? Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist, which means it blocks the euphoric and sedative effects of opioids by binding to the brain’s opioid receptors without activating them. It’s also used to reduce alcohol cravings by modulating the brain’s reward system. Unlike medications such as methadone or buprenorphine, naltrexone doesn’t activate opioid receptors—it simply […]
