Global cocaine production and meth seizures hit record highs in 2024 as new synthetic opioids fill the gap left by Afghanistan's heroin collapse, the UN reports.
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When a loved one is struggling with substance use, repeated relapse, denial, or escalating consequences, families often reach a point where conversations alone are no longer working. At that stage, many families begin asking how to hire a professional interventionist.
A qualified interventionist does more than facilitate a single meeting. The role often includes family coaching, assessment, treatment planning, safety preparation, intervention facilitation, and support with the transition into care. This guide explains how to...
Few drugs are as widely misunderstood as the pink powder sold under the names "tusi," "tucibi," or "pink cocaine." It is also seen spelled "tuci" or "tussi," and pronounced "too-see." The confusion begins with the name itself. "Tusi" is a phonetic rendering of the Spanish pronunciation of "2C-B" — a psychedelic phenethylamine first synthesized by chemist Alexander Shulgin in...
