Understanding synthetic SSD

As the craze around wellness continues to grow like a weed, drugs like delta-8, THCA, HHC, Kratom, and Kava have infiltrated the market. These drugs are often marketed as healing drugs, offering solutions to a myriad of medical concerns including but not limited to anxiety, depression, trouble sleeping, and pain. Additionally, they have been marketed as alternatives to using alcohol, as well as alternatives to traditional treatment options and MAT programs. In this lecture, we will explore the impact of legalization and related marketing techniques on cultural perception, as well as use trends. We will discuss relevant research and debunk myths related to the “benefits” of these substances. Finally, we will examine the cyclical relationship between use of these unregulated substances and mental health, as well as the clinical implications of treating substance use disorders when the drug is legal and/or unregulated. Classes are held in person from 1-5:00 pm at the Alumni Outpatient Center in the SECU Lecture Hall on the Fellowship Hall campus.