Alcohol
What is alcohol? Alcohol (ethanol) is a legal drug with sedative (attenuating) effects in Slovakia. Ethanol increases the activity of the neurotransmitters GABA and serotonin. GABA regulates muscle tension and suppresses the transmission of information in the body, has relaxing and calming effects and initially evokes a feeling of euphoria. Serotonin regulates, among other things, […]
zisti viacCocaine
What is cocaine? Cocaine is an illegal drug with stimulating and anesthetic effects (it stimulates and alleviates pain). It increases the amount of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain. Dopamine mainly controls movement, but also motivation and feelings of satisfaction after performed activity. Cocaine can cause you mental, but not physical, dependence. What are the […]
zisti viacHeroin
What is heroin? Heroin belongs to a group of narcotic analgesics known as opiates. It is made from morphine, a natural extract of the poppy plant. Heroin use is associated with serious health problems, such as fatal overdose, miscarriage and addiction syndrome. When heroin is injected, these problems are compounded by many others associated with […]
zisti viacHCV – TYPE C VIRAL HEPATITIS
Hepatitis C is an infectious viral acute (if it lasts less than 6 months), but usually a chronic inflammatory disease of the liver in which the viral infection persists for more than 6 months. Hepatitis is often not accompanied by any symptoms, but chronic virus infection can cause liver damage and scarring, cirrhosis, liver cancer, […]
zisti viacVenereal diseases
BrochureVenereal diseases is an OZ Odysseus brochure that draws attention to the topic of protection against venereal diseases and safer sex. The publication is the property of the OZ Odysseus and no part thereof can be copied or reproduced without the written consent of the OZ Odysseus. If you are interested in purchasing several info-educational […]
zisti viacLSD
What is LSD? In Slovakia, LSD is an illegal drug that belongs to the group of drugs with hallucinogenic effects. It acts in the central nervous system (CNS) and binds mainly to serotonin, dopamine and noradrenaline receptors in the brain, where it acts as an agonist (activates occupied receptors). LSD causes hallucinations through serotonergic (serotonin-related) […]
zisti viacMetamfetamin (know as PERVITÍN)
What is meth? In Slovakia, an illegal drug belonging to the group of drugs with stimulating effects. It acts mainly in the central nervous system, where it increases the number of neurotransmitters such as dopamine, norepinephrine or serotonin. Through dopamine, it affects movement, motivation or feelings of satisfaction after the executed activity. Noradrenaline, in turn, […]
zisti viacNEW PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCES (NPS)
What are NPS? NPL (also called designer drugs or research chemicals) is a term for a wide range of psychoactive substances that have not been sufficiently researched by now. They are defined as substances misused in a pure form or in the form of a preparation; they are not controlled under the 1961 United Nations […]
zisti viacSAFER SEX
Why safer sex and not safe sex? Why do we use the phrase safer sex and not safe sex? From the active sex life point of view, we cannot talk about 100% safe sex, because none of the protections is 100%. If we want to talk about the safest option, it would be an abstinence […]
zisti viacHIV – HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS
Human immunodeficiency virus is a retrovirus that attacks cells of the immune system and destroys or malfunctions them. In the body, it attacks a group of white blood cells, T lymphocytes, in which it multiplies, and later kills them, thus reduces their number in the body of the infected person. A significant decrease in the […]
zisti viacTREATMENT OF ADDICTION
Can addiction be successfully treated? Yes, addiction is treatable, addiction treatment is possible and necessary. Addiction can lead to a life debacle, an inability to act in one’s personal and social roles, and even death from addiction. Treatment saves lives as well as physical, mental and social health. Can addiction be cured? As with other […]
zisti viacGHB
What is GHB? GHB or (gamma-hydroxybutyric acid) is an illegal drug in Slovakia belonging to the group with sedative (suppressing) effects. In the brain, it binds to GHB (stimulating) and GABA (suppressing) receptors. It is used in medicine to treat narcolepsy (a neurological disorder causing an inability to regulate cycles of sleeping and being awake) […]
zisti viacEXCHANGE OF SYRINGES
The exchange of syringes and the provision of additional basic medical supplies to people who inject drugs is an important aspect in preventing the spread of blood and sexually transmitted infections, especially viral hepatitis B, C, syphilis and HIV. Civic association Odyseus has been exchanging syringes and distributing other medical supplies since 1997. There are […]
zisti viacINTOXI 2020
In 2002, OZ Odysseus began to publish the monthly magazine INTOXI – a magazine for people who inject drugs and/or sex workers. In particular, INTOXI provides expert information to clients attending the Programs Protect Yourself and K2-Contact Center with the Community. At the moment, however, Intoxi magazine is available to all visitors to the site […]
zisti viacSafer injection drug use
Brochure Safer drug use is the Odyseus brochure intended for injecting drug users. The text contains expert information aimed at safer injecting and reducing the risks associated with drug use. The publication is the property of OZ Odyseus and no part of it may be copied or reproduced without the written consent of OZ Odyseus. […]
zisti viacDRUG ADDICTION
Drug addiction has been defined in various ways in the recent past, and there are still many definitions in the professional and lay literature that partially overlap. Modern medicine understands addiction as a chronic brain disease, while some psychologists consider it an uncontrollable habit. Some people and organizations even try to avoid the term “addiction” […]
zisti viacCHEMSEX
What is chemsex? Chemsex is the use of drugs during sex, in order to increase desire and reduce restraints. It is most common in the MSM community (men who have sex with men) and is also associated with the use of dating applications (such as Grindr). The drugs most commonly associated with chemsex are crystalline […]
zisti viacKetamine
What is Ketamine? In Slovakia, it is included in the III. groups of narcotic and psychotropic substances, so it is possible to obtain it in a form of a prescription drug, but its production, distribution or possession outside prescribed medical purposes are illegal. It belongs to a group with anesthetic (blocks sensory) effects. In the […]
zisti viacRECREATIONAL USE OF MEDICATION
What do we consider recreational use of medication? Recreational use of medication is considered to be any use that is not performed for medical purposes. Forms of recreational medication include taking medication that has been prescribed to another person, taking higher doses than you should, and taking medication in other ways than predetermined (e.g. crushing […]
zisti viacCENTERS FOR THE TREATMENT OF DRUG ADDICTIONS
Centers for the treatment of drug addictions (CFTODA) or specialized departments for the treatment of drug addictions in psychiatric hospitals (DFTODA) are facilities dedicated to the treatment of all substance and non-substance addictions. If you are interested in treatment, it is important to visit your psychiatrist, who will write you a proposal for treatment and […]
zisti viacRESOCIALIZATION FACILITIES
At present, there are several resocialization facilities in Slovakia, whose focus in the management of drug addiction lies in group (community) therapy. Their purpose is to overcome the psychological, physical and social consequences of drug and other addictions and to enable participation in life in the natural environment. A longer stay in a resocialization facility […]
zisti viacABSTINENT CLUBS
Abstinent clubs, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (abbreviation AA), Drug Addicts Anonymous (DAA), Players Anonymous (PA) or other clubs are non-profit self-help groups of people who suffer or have suffered from addiction (however, some clubs may have a guarantor in the form of a therapist, psychiatrist / psychiatrist, clinical psychologist or other health or social worker). […]
zisti viacINTOXI 2021
In 2002, OZ Odysseus began to publish the monthly magazine INTOXI – a magazine for people who inject drugs and/or sex workers. In particular, INTOXI provides expert information to clients attending the Programs Protect Yourself and K2-Contact Center with the Community. At the moment, however, Intoxi magazine is available to all visitors to the site drogy.org. […]
zisti viacINTOXI 2022
In 2002, OZ Odysseus began to publish the monthly magazine INTOXI – a magazine for people who inject drugs and/or sex workers. In particular, INTOXI provides expert information to clients attending the Programs Protect Yourself and K2-Contact Center with the Community. At the moment, however, Intoxi magazine is available to all visitors to the site drogy.org. […]
zisti viacINTOXI 2021
In 2002, OZ Odysseus began to publish the monthly magazine INTOXI – a magazine for people who inject drugs and/or sex workers. In particular, INTOXI provides expert information to clients attending the Programs Protect Yourself and K2-Contact Center with the Community. At the moment, however, Intoxi magazine is available to all visitors to the site […]
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