Dexedrine [dɛkstroʊæmˈfɛtəmiːn] What is it? Dexedrine is a brand name for Dextroamphetamine (D-AMP) which is a central nervous system stimulant and amphetamine enantiomer that is prescribed for the treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy. It is also used as an athletic performance and cognitive enhancer, and recreationally as an aphrodisiac and euphoriant, and like other amphetamines … Read More →
Drug Dictionary Series: Khat
Khat [qat] What is it? Khat is a psychoactive stimulant that comes from the Catha edulis plant found in Eastern Africa and Southern Arabia. Since the 1300s, khat has been chewed regularly as a communal act of the indigenous people groups of the area. Traditionally, the plant has been used to elevate mood and combat … Read More →
Guest Blog Post: Cheating on a Hair Follicle
One of the services that Tomo Drug Testing offers is hair follicle testing. Hair follicle testing is the preferred testing modality for many clients, due to its long window of detection and the difficulty a donor finds in “cheating” the test. A hair follicle test can be conducted using head hair or body hair. During … Read More →
Drug Dictionary Series: Kratom
Kratom [Kray tom] What is it? Kratom is a psychoactive substance that mimics opioid use. Kratom comes from the Mitragyna speciosa plant found in Southeast Asia. Traditionally, the leaves would be chewed or added to teas by Thai or Malaysian natives to increase energy, stamina, and limit their fatigue. Currently, kratom is ground to a … Read More →
