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What Are Synthetic Drugs?
Synthetic substances have many names, including designer, party, and club drugs. Regardless of what people call them, they’re unpredictable and dangerous. To make matters worse, there’s no exact definition as to what a designer drug is. The best way to describe them is to say that they’re a mixture of chemicals that change constantly.
In fact, the lack of a definition is why it’s so hard for states to ban club drugs. Nearly 38 states proactively fight synthetic substances. Unfortunately, producers change the chemical compounds every time that states make laws to ban people from selling them. Changing just a few chemicals can make selling the drugs legal.
Are Synthetic Substances Legal to Sell?
The government bans drugs by making certain compounds illegal. However, people that create these designer drugs can skirt these regulations. They switch the compounds that they use so that they can make new designer drugs that aren’t yet banned.
Another loophole that people use is the label “not for human consumption.” Sellers can simply claim that they don’t intend for humans to consume the products, but people do it anyway. It gives them deniability, so they label designer drugs as “plant food” or some other product.
Lawmakers say that banning party drugs is like trying to nail gelatin to the wall. Every time that they come up with a new way to ban drugs, drug producers change their methods just enough. Then, they can continue spreading dangerous drugs to the public.
What Are Some Examples of Designer Drugs?
When people sell spice, they typically label it as “herbal incense.” In general, it refers to plant materials that contain synthetic cannabinoids. The goal of spice is to produce the same high that people get from smoking marijuana. However, the high is far more dangerous than the one that marijuana produces.
People sell bath salts as either “plant food” or salts that people put into their baths. Users, however, take them as an alternative to ecstasy or MDMA. Unfortunately, the side effects of bath salts are fatal. In reality, people can never know what they actually smoke, snort, or inject when they use any synthetic substance.
Crestview Recovery Can Help You Overcome Designer Drug Addiction
Designer drug addiction treatment is an evidence-based approach to helping individuals overcome their addictions. It typically involves a combination of behavior therapy, counseling, and medications to help treat the underlying causes of addiction. Treatment also helps people develop healthier coping strategies and work toward long-term recovery.
Treatment can be provided in many different settings including outpatient facilities, residential centers, and inpatient hospitals. Some treatments also include alternative therapies such as yoga or acupuncture that can help to reduce cravings and stress. In addition, individualized care plans are created for each patient to ensure their unique needs are met. Ultimately, designer drug addiction treatment is essential for a successful recovery from substance use disorders.
Some of the different programs that we provide include:
- Dual diagnosis treatment
- Residential rehab
- Outpatient rehab addiction treatment
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- Family therapy
By providing a supportive environment and the proper resources, individuals can be empowered to make positive changes in their lives. With the right help and dedication, recovery is possible.
Get the Help You Need Without Delay
Don’t let synthetic drugs ruin your life. Get the help that you need for yourself or a loved one at Crestview Recovery. Call us today at (866)262-0531 or reach out online.
