Enrique Santos

Enrique Santos

Enrique is a full-time writer from Bogotá, Colombia with a degree in International Affairs and History. He believes the internet has changed the game when it comes to writing, and now it’s all about providing value and finding your niche.

Due to the many hardships his country has suffered because of the war on drugs, Enrique acquired an interest in these matters from an early age. Shortly after college, he landed a job with a member of the Colombian House of Representatives and spearheaded the creation of an ambitious harm reduction proposal. The bill has the goal of seriously revamping the way Colombia offers aid to those dependent on drugs and is currently making its way through congress.

Enrique now focuses on writing for a variety of online publications and is hoping to release some fiction soon.

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105 Articles

Benzodiazepine Use: A Look at Who’s Using Them & What the Numbers Mean

There's been a significant rise in benzodiazepine use despite the risk of side effects and addiction. Here's a look at who's using them and why.

Benzodiazepines

2-Oxoquazepam User Guide (A Harm-Reduction Approach)

2-oxoquazepam is an obscure benzodiazepine compound with no formal research available. In this article, we’ll parse out what little is known about this designer drug.

Benzodiazepines

Adinazolam (Deracyn): A Powerful Benzodiazepine Known For Causing Severe “Mental Unpleasantness”

Adinazolam is a potent benzodiazepine that never made it through clinical testing — but it’s been showing up on the designer drug market in recent years.

Benzodiazepines

Arfendazam User Guide (A Harm-Reduction Approach)

Arfendazam is a lesser-known benzodiazepine with some interesting particularities. Here's what you need to know.

Benzodiazepines

Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) Fact Sheet & Harm Reduction Guide

Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) was the first benzodiazepine ever invented and is still popular today. Here’s everything you need to know about using Librium safely.

Benzodiazepines

Cinazepam (Levana) Fact Sheet & Harm Reduction Guide

Cinazepam is a classical benzodiazepine with a range of unique characteristics. Learn how to use Levana safely & what alternatives to consider instead.

Benzodiazepines

Avizafone Fact Sheet & Harm Reduction Guide

Avizafone is a prodrug to diazepam, one the staple benzodiazepines on the market, but its effects probably aren’t what you’d expect.

Benzodiazepines

Balovaptan: An Atypical Benzodiazepine With Unique Medicinal Potential

Balovaptan isn't your average benzodiazepine. Its unique pharmacology has led researchers to explore its viability in treating autism.

Benzodiazepines

Cinolazepam (Gerodorm) Fact Sheet & Harm Reduction Guide

Cinolazepam is a benzodiazepine with effective sedative properties but is mostly used as a hypnotic. Here’s what you need to know.

Benzodiazepines