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The main article for this category is [[Nootropics]].

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Piracetam

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'''Piracetam''' was the first Racetam created, and has since served as the basis for other more potent racetams created after its discovery in 1964. It has been known as a "staple" in the nootropic community, along with [[caffeine]].

== History ==

Piracetam was first synthesized in 1964 by scientists at the Belgian pharmaceutical company UCB, led by Corneliu E. Giurgeal, who were struck by its ability to boost mental functioning in healthy individuals along with its apparent safety, Fiurgea coined the term nootropics to describe it and similar substances.

Piracetam (Trade name "Nootropil") was launched clinically by UCB in the early 1970's, and is now used in many European countries.

== Usage ==

Piracetam has wide variety of uses, varying from Clotting to Depression to Cerebral trauma. However, it is primarily used off-label as a nootropic. It has a history of being used to treat cognitive impairment; according to a meta-analysis of human studies, it improves general cognition when given as a supplement to people in a state of cognitive decline. Piracetam enhances cellular membrane fludity - this mechanism explains why Piracetam is able to improve cognition. Piracetam is as effective as aspirin when it comes to preventing blood clotting, which makes it a useful supplement after cardiovasular trauma.

== Dosage ==

Dosages from 400mg to 4800mgs are considered safe. Some literature recommend an "attack dose" in the range of 1600mg to 2400mg for the first few days to initiate a response in people seeking cognitive enhancing effects. Start with a low-normal dose around 800mg's. Some report that they could feel strong effects at 800mg's on the first day. On subsequent days at the same dosage the effects were not as noticable. It is unclear wheather "optimal" benefits are obtained from daily use over time or if occasional use has the most benefits. If possible work with your doctor.

== Duration ==

It is recommended to take three times daily, at 800mg-1600mg. The duration is around 3-5 hours.

== Effects ==

It's recommended to take a Choline source with Piracetam and most other Racetams.

=== Postive ===

*Help with memory recollection

*Spatial memory

*Learning capacities

*Intelligence boost (In some)

=== Neutral ===

*Increased libido

*hypersexuality

=== Negative ===

*Anxiety

*Insomnia

*Irritability

*Headaches (Which can usually be avoided with Choline)

*Agitation

*Nervousness

*Tremors

*Hyperkinesia

=== After Effects ===

There may be discontinuation symptoms if used for a prolonged period of time, it is recommended to taper in these situations.

== Harm Reduction ==
Start low with this substance and work your way up to your "optimal" dosage. As with most of the Racetam family, it will take a week or more to reach full effects.

Check out our [[Drug Combinations]] page and chart for interactions and combinations of common drugs.

See [[Dissociatives#Harm_Reduction|Dissociative Harm Reduction]] for general information.

=== Potentiators ===

Piracetam is said to increase the effects of alcohol and amphetamines. It's recommended that alcohol be avoided as one of the reported effects of piracetam is increased flow of blood to the brain, which could increase damage and intoxication. Piracetam supposedly reduces the effects of dissociatives.

== Chemistry and Pharmacology ==

IUPAC: 2-(2-oxopyrroliin-1-yl)acetamide.

Shares the same 2-oxo-pyrrolidone base structure as Pyroglutamic Acid. It is the cyclic derivative of GABA.

It's MOA is not fully understood (as with most Racetams). The drug influences neuronal and vascular functions and influences cognitive function without acting as a sedative or stimulant. A positive allosteric modulator of the AMPA receptor. It is hypothesized to act on ion channels, thus leading to an increased neuron excitability. It has been found to increase blood flow and oxygen consumption in parts of the brain but this may be a side effect of increased brain activity, rather than a primary effects of MOA of the drug.

Piracetam improves the function of the neurotransmitter Acetylcholine via Nuscarinic Cholinergic (ACh) receptors, which are implicated in memory processes. It may have an effect on NMDA glutamate receptors, which are involved with learning and memory processes. It is also thought to increase cell membrane permeability. It also may exert its global effect of brain neurotransmission via modulation of ion channels. While in the brain, it appears to increase the synthesis of cytochrome b5, which is a part of the electron transport mechanism in mitochondria. But in the brain, it also increases the permeability of the mitochondria of some intermediaries of the Krebs Cycle.

Some research shows that it may be clinically useful in treating alcoholism and alcohol withdrawal syndrome.

=== LD50 ===

In rats 5600mg/kg (Orally)

In mice 20000mg/kg (Orally)

=== Reactivity ===

It is stable at room temperature, best way to store would be in a cool place inside an amber vial.

Reactive with oxidizing agents.

Non-corrosive in presence of glass.

=== Polymerization ===

Does not occur.

== Legal status ==

*Australia: Prescription only.

*UK: Prescription Only but not controlled.

*US: Not FDA approved, yet is not prescribed. Legal to posses/use.

== Links ==

Ref for LD50/Reactivity/Polymerization https://www.spectrumchemical.com/MSDS/P3941.PDF

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PRE-084

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= Summary =
PRE-084 is a lesser known drug that acts as a [[Sigma-1 receptor]] agonist. It has no recreational value, however is found to have cognitive enhancement effects and antidepressant effects. It is derived structurally from [[PCP]] however does not have the same effects as [[PCP]].

= History =

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= Harm Reduction =

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Category:Research Chemical

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Category:Dissociative

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The main article for this category is [[Dissociatives]].

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Category:Common Drugs

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Category:Psychedelic

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The main article for this category is [[Psychedelics]].

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Category:Ethnobotanical

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List of psychoactive plants.

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Category:Depressant

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The main article for this category is [[Depressants]].

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Category:Benzodiazepine

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Category:Stimulant

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Category:Opioid

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Energy drinks

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During the past several years, new types of beverages have been developed in connection with the rave and techno culture. Marketed as "energy drinks", they are offered to ravers as stimulating, healthy alternatives to alcohol, which in the rave culture is becoming increasingly frowned upon as a party drug (Ahrens 1994, Millman and Beeder 1994). Many of the names of these drinks-for example, Mystery (an "official Michael Jackson Product"), Fit for Fun, Flying Horse, Warp 4 Space Drink, Cult Energy Activator, Magic Man, Taurus, and XTC (= ecstasy = MDMA)-suggest improbable psychoactive effects. The basis of most of these products is guarana (see Paullinia cupana). They usually also contain various vitamins, DHA (polyunsaturated fatty acids), taurine (a substance that appears to be pharmacologically inactive), propolis, and pure caffeine. However, the caffeine concentration typically is not as high as that found in a cup of coffee (cf. Coffea arabica). In other words, these products are as frustrating as herbal ecstasy.

== Literature ==
See also the entry for herbal ecstasy. Ahrens, Helmut. 1994. Partydrogen-safer-use-info zu: Ecstasy, Speed, LSD, Kokain. Berlin: Arbeitgruppe "Eve and Rave." Die Gestalten Berlin and Chromapark, eds. 1995. Localizer 1.0: The techno house book. Berlin: DieGestalten- Verlag. Millman, Robert B., and Ann Bordwine Beeder. 1994. The new psychedelic culture: LSD, ecstasy, "rave" parties and The Grateful Dead. Psychiatric Annals 24 (3): 148-50.

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TripSit 18+ Rule

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As of today, 2016-04-11, TripSit has entered the announcment period before implimenting a new policy on 2016-05-11 that restricts access to TripSit IRC channels (besides #tripsit and #sanctuary) for people under the age of 18.

== Why? ==

People under the age of 18 are still very much in development, and we believe that while they should be able to directly seek support from TripSit, it is not wise for them to be influenced by the wider drug-related community. While we will keep #tripsit open to anyone requiring assistance, so long as they meet our 13+ rule as required by the COPA act, the rest of the community is a place we believe children and young teenagers should not be exposed to. Furthermore, in order to encourage a productive drug-tolerant community, we must allow our members to have the confidence that what they say will not be influencing people who have not had the same education and experience as they have.

[https://tripsit.me/tripsit-chat-to-become-18-only/ See the announcement for more information]

== What will change? ==

Starting 2016-04-11, TripSit entered the announcment period, where the changes we plan to make are made public and available for comments to improve, but the policy is not yet active. The following changes have been made:

* When accessing the chat.tripsit.me page, a banner will show with a link the the announcement.
* An extra note on the http://chat.tripsit.me/ page will note that members will have to be 18+ to use social channels.
* Our network terms of service will be updated.
* A new TC room has been created solely for the purpose of age verification, explained below.

After the announcement period is over on 2016-04-11, any user found under the limit going forward will be removed. This rule will not apply retroactively; we will not remove members under the age of 18 until there is evidence that they are currently under 18 after 2016-05-11. Members will be banned for admitting themselves that they are not over the age limit. Even if in jest, we will accept an admission of this fact as proof, and remove the user. Due to the amount of effort involved in getting unbanned for this reason, community members should be avoid joking about being underage.

==What does it effect?==

For ease of moderation and to eliminate confusion, we will enforce this rule everywhere on the network, except for #tripsit and #sanctuary, but including any official cam rooms as well, such as any of our TinyChat or Appear.in rooms. It will be included in our terms of service on the network level.

==How can a user get unbanned when banned for this reason?==

A user can get unbanned when they turn 18, using the date they were banned as their birthday. For example: User1 said on January 1st 2016 that they were 16 years old. User1 would not be unbanned until January 1st 2018, or two years after the day they admitted their age. This may seem unfair if the user legitimately has their 18th birthday in the next few months, but is the only way for us to ensure that they have passed the required amount of time to be 18 without requiring some kind of personal information. If users would rather supply personal information than wait out the ban they may choose the verification path.

== How can someone prove they're 18+? ==

Rather than waiting a full year since the time they admitted their age, members will have the option of undergoing a completely optional verification done by our team. This is entirely voluntary, and completely understandable if people refuse to take this option, but it is available if they want to get unbanned faster than the above option. If the below process is altered in any way, the appealee is encouraged to stop the process and contact an admin.

The process of verification is:

# Appealee accesses the IRC network and enter the #tripsit.me room.
# Moderator says hello, and unfreezes the banned nickname account.
# Appealee logs into the nickserv account, to verify that the person behind the nickname is the one we're talking to.
# Both the appealee and the moderator meet in the TinyChat room to verify that the user on IRC is a real person, and what their face looks like.
# Appealee then shows government issued ID to the staff member to verify that the person who is on camera matches the ID, and that the ID shows that they're over 18. Picture evidence will not be accepted, due to the ability to modify photographs, only a live-cam will suffice, only government ID's will be accepted, and it must show their age and picture on the ID.
# Moderator member thanks them, closes chat, and then makes a note on the user's nickserv account that they have undergone the verification.

Staff members are /never/ to take screen shots or any other record of this conversation. If the appealee feels that the staff member handled the process inapropriately in any way, they are welcome to message an admin.

Our goal is /only/ verification, we will not retain any personal data.

How To Tripsit Online

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This is a guide to Tripsitting online, primarily guided around doing so in TripSit's #tripsit channels, though most tips should be transferable to most tripsitting scenarios.

Here on TripSit's network, when you join to help users, you will be connected to #tripsit,#tripsit1,#tripsit2,#tripsit3 and #tripsitters.

The channels #tripsit,#tripsit1,#tripsit2, and #tripsit3 are all the same, support channels users who need assistance are divided evenly between.

The channel called #tripsitters is a peer support channel, where you can ask for help from other TripSitters, or discuss an ongoing situation to determine the best approach.

==Greeting a user==

Greet users with a simple, calm and neutral phrase such as "hello, how are you?" If the user requires some help, make sure you first gain from them an understanding of exactly what drug(s) they are on, at what dosages and how long it was since they took them (always better to ask the user to list all of the drugs he is on even though the problem seems to only be coming from one of them). You can use ~welcome to greet new users, but we recommend using your own words as it feels more human than automated response.

If a user is online, and not getting too much into convo, then don't idle- they might think that no one is listening to them and leave. When possible, try to greet the user as soon as they enter the room (you can use the ~gettripsitentries command to help with this!).

==Basic Commands==

*Changing your nickname is done with:

:*/nick name

::*Note: Spaces are not allowed in a nickname; they are treated as the end of the nickname, and anything after a space will not show up. Alphanumeric (A-Z, 1-9) characters, hyphens (-), and underscores (_) are allowed.

*Joining a room is done with:

:*/join #room

*Leaving a room is done with:

:*/part #room

*Sending someone a private message is done with:

:*/query user message

*Display all available channels:

:*/list

== TripBot ==
Here on TripSit, we have a resident helper bot called TripBot. Here are some of the most useful commands for helping out.
=== Common Commands ===
{| class="wikitable"
! scope="col" style="width: 33%;" | Syntax
! scope="col" style="width: 33%;" | Description
! scope="col" style="width: 33%;" | Example
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| ~report <#channel> <user> <reason> || Report a <user> in a <#channel> for a <reason>. This command can either be run publicly in a channel or anonymously in a PM to tripbot. || /msg tripbot ~report #drugs JoeTheTroll Asking where to get stuff.
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| ~drug <drug> || Displays the properties of the <drug>, for example: summary, dose, duration, effects and more. || ~drug LSD
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| ~drug <drug> <property> || Displays <property> information || ~drug LSD dose
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| ~factsheet <drug> || Links to the factsheet of the <drug>. || ~factsheet LSD
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| ~bconvert <dosage> <benzo1> <benzo2> || Converts <dosage> of <benzo1> to <benzo2>. || ~bconvert 2mg xanax klonopin
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| ~breathe2 || Links a gif animation designed to help users regain control of their breathing, useful for panic and anxiety || ~breathe2
|}

=== TripSitting ===
{| class="wikitable"
! scope="col" style="width: 33%;" | Syntax
! scope="col" style="width: 33%;" | Description
! scope="col" style="width: 33%;" | Example
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| ~tripsit <user> || Ask for help in #tripsit on behalf of the <user> in need help. Messages all tripsitters and posts a message in #drugs and #tripsitvip. <user> is optional. || ~tripsit TripSitMe_12345
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| ~gettripsitentries || After issuing this command, you will be PMed by tripbot when a new user comes into #tripsit and may need help. ||
|-
| ~notripsitentries || Turns off the above alert of new users in #tripsit. ||
|-
| ~recovery position|| Displays a link to an image on how to get into the recovery position. || http://imgur.com/nTEm0QE.png The recovery position is designed to prevent suffocation through obstruction of the airway
|}

==How To Deal with Various Situations==

===Panic attack===

The most important thing to keep in mind is that panic attacks are not dangerous. They usually originate from a negative thought loop and can be stopped by reminding the 'victim' that they are in no danger whatsoever. Usually a short period of breathing exercise (30s) will be able to 'break the cycle' in terms of the thought loop and you will be able to move them onto another subject. Ask the user to shut their eyes, breathe slowly and deeply and clear their mind of everything but their breathing for thirty seconds - and reassure them that once they have done this they will be feeling much better.

Remember, panic attacks are uncomfortable but not dangerous. Failing being able to perform meditation, suggest a change of setting - this can be done most easily by suggesting the user goes to get a glass of water. See our page on [[Panic Attacks|panic attacks]] for more specific information on dealing with a panic attack.

===Possible Overdose===

Ascertain whether just [[Panic Attacks|panic attack]], and beyond that recommend nothing other than seeking immediate medical attention. We aren't doctors. You should be able to use our resources (or failing that, Google) to quickly ascertain whether a dose is dangerous. Don't freak out trippers by saying they may be in danger when they're on, for example, ~1500ug of 25-I-NBOMe (high dose but not dangerous). Get some background from the tripper; 4g of paracetamol (Acetaminophen) won't harm most of the people but if someone already has problems with their liver it is really dangerous.

There is no way to be certain of a users pre-existing tolerance to any one drug and what they say might be nothing more than their perceived tolerance to said drug. As a result, every individual is different. Potential overdoses for one may be a safe recreational dose for another (more tolerant) individual. This means that there is no guaranteed way to know if one is at a significant risk of death from a potential overdose, which is why recommending seeking medical attention is the best thing to do at that point.

See our page on [[Overdose|overdoses]] for more specific information.

===Bad Trip===

Use your imagination to find something relevant that the tripper finds interesting. Engage them in a subject they find interesting!
The most useful defense a tripper can have against bad trips is the ability to change the setting. Changing the music, the lighting, the room or just about anything can have a huge influence on the mindset of a person who is tripping and this makes it an invaluable technique.
Another way to quickly help the tripper regain control is helping them focus on their breath. Deep inhales through the nose, holding it for a few seconds, slowly exhaling through the mouth and holding breath briefly before repeating it all over again. Tripbot has several gifs in ~breathe that can serve as a visual aid for the tripper.
Consider also that challenging moments in a trip can be an incredible opportunity for the development of one's character and you may come to the conclusion that many others have - that benzos are great but really ought to be a last resort.

You can draw a parallel outside of the context of illegal drug use to those that drink heavily when times get tough. Instead of dealing with the hurdles that life presents they retreat to the bar, and they tend to be very immature as a result.

We also have a [[How_To_Deal_With_A_Bad_Trip|full guide on how to deal with a bad trip]].

===Stimulant Induced Panic===
Ask the user how much they’ve taken to ensure that it isn’t a dangerous amount. Find out how long they’ve been awake for, and inquire about their food and water intake. In nearly all cases they will have neglected one or more of these basics. Reassure them the panic will go away when the dietary and rest negligence has been mended. Have the user drink juice, gatorade, other isotonic beverages or water; ideally eat a full meal as well. Fruit, bananas in particular, can be acceptable if the user is too stimulated to eat and in worst case scenarios they can drink water mixed with a pinch of salt, as that will help to retain the water better. It can be hard for the user to disengage and follow through due to the stimulation. Be adamant, but gentle.

The ~breathe command can help them calm down. If the user has started to rehydrate and eat you can start suggesting soothing music. When the user has calmed down and rehydrated suggest they get some sleep to fully recover.
A few food items which are generally easy to eat in stimulated states include things like: shakes, soups or smoothies.

More information about Stimulant Harm Reduction [[Stimulants#Harm_Reduction|Here]]

===Suicidal Users===

If a user is suicidal, check if they're on drugs or coming down. Try and calm them down to the best of your ability using the techniques described in the Bad Trip section. Use your best judgment, but remember we're not mental health professionals and we're not equipped to deal with these situations properly. If you feel their state isn't improving try to figure out what country they're from and direct them to call a suicide hotline, as they know how to help them much better than we do. Tripbot has the command: ~suicide that links to [[Suicidal_Users_Referrals|Suicidal Users Referrals]]. If all attempts fail please contact a staff member.

===Finding and Providing Information===

There is a wealth of useful information which can help provide you and a tripsitee with information on our Wiki or our other resources. You can either browse the Wiki itself at [http://wiki.tripsit.me/ http://wiki.tripsit.me], or various important articles are also stored in tripbot quotes, such as ~stimulant comedowns. You can get bite-sized information about certain drugs and classes of drug in-channel with the '~drug drugname' command. For example, '~drug mdma dose'. You can also get a link to a nice web-page with all the information about a single drug with, for example: ~factsheet 2cb. For a quick overview of drug combinations check out our [[Drug_combinations|Drug Combination Chart]]

==What to Avoid==

*Giving incorrect advice and information. No information is usually better than wrong information. Don't be afraid to ask fellow tripsitters for input when you cannot give correct advice. If you don't know the substance, direct the user to Erowid or get the info yourself and provide it. If there are no other staff members around feel free to ask in #drugs, there are usually people willing to help! in case of an emergency. Don't hesitate to use the command "~tripsit username" replacing "username" with the username of the tripper in need of help. This will notify people on the network.
*Being too talkative to the user, if you can try to let them guide the conversation so they're as comfortable as possible - try to keep the channel relatively un-busy (use the ~busy command!).
*Crowding a user. If the room is already busy and a tripper is already being attended to by 2-3 people then leave it be.
*Try not to express much surprise or confusion at how a tripper is feeling - avoid phrases like "I'm surprised you're still feeling this 20 hours on." Remember, the primary aim is reassurance.
*Negativity. Try to keep all discussion positive and as upbeat as possible. Being a stick in the mud is no good when people around you are tripping.
*Awkward or negative wording - It is obvious that negative input is clearly to be avoided when dealing with a "bad trip" situation, but it is easy to overlook how much of an impact the wording of your advice has on the tripper's mind. Avoid words with a generally negative conotation (for example, panic, death, etc...) and replace them with words that are easier to handle for a tripping brain. For example, "don't panic" can easily be replaced by "stay calm," which is more soothing. Keep wording simple and easy to understand.
*Avoid suggesting the use of harder drugs unless the situation is considered an emergency, or is too severe for any tripsitter to handle. A common example in a tripsitting situation is the suggestion of benzos to kill a trip - in most cases this is entirely unnecessary, and a good bit of personal tripsitting is all a user needs to be calmed.

==Other Useful Links==
*A quick intro guide to [[IRC_User_Guide#Basic_Commands|how the chat works and its commands]]
*A list of [[List_of_IRC_bot_commands|Tripbot commands]]
*A list of [[List_Of_Trip_Toys|Trip Toys]] (you can link to a random one with ~triptoy)

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Addiction

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Addiction is the continued problematic repetition of a behaviour, physiologically and/or psychologically. Classic hallmarks of addiction include impaired control over substance use or behavior, preoccupation with an activity, using despite consequences, and denying there is a problem. Physical dependence occurs when your body has to adjust to the substance by incorporating the substance into its 'normal' functioning. This can lead to tolerance and withdrawal.

==Tolerance==

Tolerance is when your body continually adapts to a substance and requires increasingly larger amounts to achieve the same effects. Withdrawal refers to the physical and psychological symptoms experienced when reducing or discontinuing a substance the body has become dependent on.

==Withdrawal==

In order to experience the symptoms of withdrawal, one must have first developed a physical or mental dependence. The route of administration, whether intravenous, intramuscular, oral or otherwise, can also play a role in determining the severity of withdrawal symptoms. Symptoms of withdrawal may include, but are not limited to: anxiety, irritability, intense cravings, nausea, hallucinations, headaches, cold sweats and tremors - these will differ depending on substance from which one is withdrawing. Depending on the length of time a drug takes to leave the bloodstream (elimination half-life), withdrawal symptoms can appear within a few hours to several days after discontinuation and may also occur in the form of cravings. Addiction is a psychological compulsion to use a drug despite harm that often persists long after all physical withdrawal symptoms have abated. On the other hand, the mere presence of even profound physical dependence does not necessarily denote addiction, e.g., in a patient using large doses of opioids to control chronic pain under medical supervision.

==Psychological vs Physical Addiction==

It is important to note that one can become addicted to a substance regardless of whether it is considered physically addictive or not. There are many substances which do not initially form physical addiction, but are psychologically addictive and will form physical addiction with continued use. Also note that the addictive potential of a chemical is not necessarily correlated to its legal status or general attitude within society (alcohol, cannabis). Great care and respect should be given in the use of any chemical to ensure that one does not fall into an abuse pattern. It is important to understand that a person with an addiction may or may not become physically dependent. Signs of physical dependency may appear dissimilarly from one person to the next.

==Behavioural Addiction==

An addictive behaviour is any activity or behaviour that becomes the major focus of a person's life, resulting in a physical, mental, and/or social withdrawal from their normal day to day obligations. There are different types of addiction and virtually any activity or substance has the potential to become addictive. Drugs, alcohol, and nicotine are examples of substance addictions, whereas behavioural addictions may include gambling, sexual activity, Internet, food related behaviours, shopping, work, or exercise. Compulsions and addictions are intertwined. Addiction involves the compulsion to take an addictive substance (such as alcohol or heroin) or to carry out an addictive behaviour. Compulsive behaviours are repetitious and are performed in an effort to reduce or control tension resulting from inner feelings often generated by anxiety, stress or insecurity. Compulsive behaviours are often ritualistic but typically do not escalate and the compulsions are not carried out in a secretive and deceitful manner.

==Commonly Addictive Recreational Drugs==

* Opioids ([[Heroin]], [[Morphine]], [[Oxycodone]], [[Hydrocodone]], etc.)
* Stimulants ([http://wiki.tripsit.me/wiki/Street_amphetamine Amphetamine], [[Methamphetamine]], [[Cocaine]], etc.)
* Benzodiazepines ([[Alprazolam]], [[Clonazepam]], [[Lorazepam]], etc.)
* [[Alcohol]]
* [[Cannabis]]
* Dissociatives ([[Ketamine]], [[DXM]], [[MXE]], etc.)
* Nicotine (Cigarettes, [[Tobacco]] products)

==Other Resources and Help With Addiction==

* [http://www.nhs.uk/livewell/addiction/Pages/addictionhome.aspx Overcoming Addiction - NHS Choices] is a site which contains lots of information about addiction to drugs and otherwise, geared towards an individual gauging their behaviour, and including many resources for how to help others and get help with addictions (focusing on UK users).
* [http://www.addaction.org.uk/ Addaction] is a charity which organises social efforts in local communities to support and treat drug addicts across the United Kingdom, with over 120 projects in place around the country.
* [http://www.release.org.uk/ Release] provides a helpline in the UK for those seeking advice and help on drug use and abuse.
* [http://www.recovery.org/ Recovery.org] includes a helpline for those seeking addiction support, as well as a compilation of sources and organisations which can assist with recovery across the USA.

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