Hangovers from Drugs - what cure or remedy?Many of us are aware you can suffer from a hangover caused by drugs and you might be wondering what the best remedy or cure is. This site covers alcohol hangovers and guess what - alcohol's a drug too, and a fairly potent, harmful and potentially addictive one. So it is only logical we cover how to deal with hangovers from consumption of other drugs too.
Hangovers from different recreational drugs are also known as comedowns or in some cases, cold turkeys. We cover how to deal with the most common of recreational drug comedowns here. 1. A marijuana hangoverKnown as a bongover to some, the marijuana or pot hangover of next day generally consists of a groggy feeling, a lack of energy, possibly a bad throat and slow reactions. Some people also complain of a headache.If you suffer from a bad throat, try taking pot a different way. A vaporiser is generally considered to be the healthiest way to consume marijuana. This may not be cheap to purchase, but is easily worth the investment you're making on your health. For those who have next day headaches, try changing the pot you consume. It may have impurities. Some resin even has candle wax and some plastic substances to increase its weight. These should be avoided at all costs as not only will they leave you with headaches, they'll damage your lungs. If you feel groggy, try fresh fruit and/or fruit juice the next morning. This can also help boost energy levels and concentration. 2. CocaineCocaine is a hard drug, classed in many countries in the most dangerous category and yet it remains one of the most consumed recreational drugs in the world. Why? Because people know they can consume it in low quantities and get away with it.This doesn't mean that it's ok to do this, of course it's not. Those who develop an addiction to cocaine can develop serious psychological problems sometimes for years following withdrawal. We've seen this and it's really not very pleasant at all. A short term cocaine hangover may happen just a few hours after taking the drug, or the next day. Generally, you may feel tired and unable to sleep, nervous, irritable and maybe sad or depressed. Obviously, don't take any more cocaine if you feel like this. Instead, drink lots of water and green tea (not coffee)which will help to flush out the drug and calm you down. Going for a walk to tire yourself out may make you feel better. You can also try stretching, yoga or tai-chi exercises which involve deep breathing. 3. AmphetaminesAmphetamine or speed as it's also know as has an especially unpleasant comedown. A few hours after the intial high feeling, people sometimes complain of feeling very sad and depressed, extremely tired, irritable and unable to sleep.The best remedies that people claim to work effectively are: - eating a decent, well balanced meal - drinking 1 or 2 glasses of red wine - drinking lots of herbal tea - taking St. John's Wort 4. EcstasyEcstasy. Esta no! Remember that Spanish rap/rave song from the classic film, Jamon Jamon? Actually, maybe it's better that you don't, even though the film it's from is great, with a young Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem.Since the 1980s, ecstasy (or MDMA) has been a common recreational drug, known for its euphoric effects and association with the dance music scene. In recent years, the price of ecstasy tablets has come down in direct proportion with the decrease in MDMA in each tablet. What does this mean? It means that there is less MDMA, therefore less ecstasy, and more impurities and other substances. The other substances could be baking soda or amphetamine for example. Many people have taken ecstasy only to find out it was nearly all speed in the tablet. So a comedown could be a combination of a having a slightly low feeling which is what some people have approximately 2 days after consuming MDMA, together with some of the after effects you may experience from speed at the same time. First of all, try to avoid taking tablets which are mixed with other substances. What we'd suggest if you have a low feeling after taking MDMA, is: - take some multivitamins and ginseng - drink green tea and/or some St. John's Wort - eat balanced, healthy meals - drink fruit juices and water This is really the best you can do, apart from maybe watching some funny shows on TV which perk up your mood, or seeing some friends which lifts your spirits. People have also claimed that a coffee perks them up very well when they feel like this, although as caffeine is a stimulant, we can't really recommend it. We only cover these 4 recreational drugs because that is all we have knowledge of. However, other drugs such as ketamine, heroine and crack all have negative side effects of course, the latter two requiring specialist medical knowledge and advice that we cannot give on a site like this. Please note also, that the above knowledge is only intended as general tips and advice for recovering after consumption of certain substances; we cannot guarantee that it will work every time for everyone. If you require medical or psychological help, please see a qualified doctor. And just remember: The drugs don't work, they just make you worse and I know I'll see your face again..
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