shatter weed

Shatter Weed : Dangers and Side Effects

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Most recreational weed users have probably never heard of marijuana extracts or shatter weed. But for marijuana enthusiasts, extracts, especially shatter, are some of the most popular and fastest-growing forms of cannabis on the market. Put simply, a marijuana extract is a hyper-concentrated form of the drug. Extracts are formed by separating the marijuana plant’s essential oils from the plant using heat, pressure and/or chemical solvents. 
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Xanax Bars Addiction and Dependency

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XANAX is the brand name for the drug Alprazolam, a drug belonging to the class of medications called benzodiazepines or “benzos”. Xanax itself has a host of nicknames of its own, such as, “zanie-bars”, “z-bars”, “Bars”, “planks” and “bricks” to name a few. Typically prescribed as an anti-anxiety medication, Xanax is the most widely prescribed of all benzodiazepines as a method to alleviate anxiety and treat panic disorders.
how long does hangxiety last

How Long Does Hangxiety Last & How to Get Rid of Hangxiety

What is Hangxiety? The morning after a night of partying, everybody wakes up with more than just a hangover and nausea. If you have ever woken up drunk anxious, edgy, or bogged down, chances are that you are experiencing "hangxiety." It is…
Can a Functioning Alcoholic Stop Drinking?

Can a Functioning Alcoholic Stop Drinking?

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The term “functioning alcoholic” describes someone who has alcohol use disorder but is able to hide it from others. This person continues to hold down a full-time job, function well in social situations, and care for a family. On the surface…
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Why Do People with PTSD Develop Substance Abuse?

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When we encounter a traumatic event, it can be incredibly destabilizing. Whether we witnessed something shocking, or personally experienced a disturbing event, the trauma registers deep in our psyches.  Each of us has a unique capacity…
Dual Diagnosis Treatment Centers

Dual Diagnosis Treatment Centers

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Annandale Behavioral Health specializes in the treatment of dual diagnosis, the condition that features co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. Our dual diagnosis treatment center provides top-tier addiction recovery services…
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Addicts Rehabilitation Center

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If you have made the important decision to gain control over a substance use disorder, you are to be commended. Not that you are on the path to recovery, your first step is to find a reputable rehab program. For addicts, rehabilitation centers…
gabapentin-abuse

Abusing and Snorting Gabapentin

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Gabapentin, sold under the brand name Neurontin, continues to be named among the ten most prescribed drugs in the U.S. Learn how this GABA analog has become a substance of abuse in recent years, specifically the practice of snorting gabapentin. What…
Is Valium Addictive?

Is Valium Addictive

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Valium is a type of sedative from the benzodiazepine family of drugs. It is designed to help patients who struggle with anxiety disorder, insomnia, muscle spasms, and seizures. Some individuals misuse Valium, exceeding the prescribed dosage…
when is residential treatment necessary

When Is Residential Treatment Necessary

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The Residential Level of Care for Substance Abuse Making the decision to seek help for addiction or mental health challenges is a monumental step toward recovery. However, determining the right type of treatment can be a roadblock. Among the…
Panic Attacks After Drinking

Panic Attacks After Drinking

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If you have experienced panic attacks after drinking alcohol you may be wondering why this is occurring. Since alcohol is known as a depressant, it is hard to understand how drinking could trigger a panic attack. To learn more about the panic…
Gabapentin Dependency and Withdrawal

Gabapentin Dependency and Withdrawal

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Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant drug that has been found to provide relief for a diverse array of health conditions. It is also a highly addictive substance that is often misused alongside other drugs like opioids. For this reason, gabapentin…