Shatter Weed : Dangers and Side Effects
Blog, News, Substance AbuseMost 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.
Xanax Bars Addiction and Dependency
Blog, Rehab, Substance AbuseXANAX 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.
Why Treating Trauma and Addiction Simultaneously is Important
Blog, Mental Health, News, Substance AbuseThere is a known connection between trauma and addiction. A vast body of research shows a clear link between experiencing (or witnessing) a traumatic event and substance use disorders.
Recent data provided by the National Survey on Drug Use…
Dealing with Anxiety in Addiction Recovery
Blog, Mental Health, News, Substance AbuseAnxiety and addiction are two of the most common mental health concerns in the United States today. Current estimates suggest that 7.8% of the adult population struggles with a substance use disorder each year, and 19.1% experience an anxiety…
Self-Care Tips While in Addiction Recovery
Blog, Mental Health, News, Rehab, Substance Abuse, Treatments & TherapiesAddiction and substance misuse can quickly take over your life, but you are not alone in this struggle. Millions of people across the United States struggle with this issue, and it has a way of taking away everything you once knew about yourself…
Can I Use Meditation for Addiction Recovery?
Blog, Mental Health, News, RehabHave you ever wondered if meditation could help addiction recovery? If so, you’re not alone. Countless people have turned to meditation as a way to overcome addiction and achieve lasting sobriety.
At Annandale Behavioral Health, we believe…
What Is A 5150 Hold
Blog, Mental Health, NewsThere are many times a person may struggle with mental health due to challenges in daily life. In some situations, those intense moments lead to very difficult outcomes. A person may be at risk to themselves or others. That is when someone needs to be able to take action to help them. A 5150 hold California law makes that possible.
How To Treat Anxiety
Blog, Mental Health, News, RehabAnxiety is a normal emotion and a healthy reaction to stress. While fleeting anxiety is unavoidable for the vast majority of humans, an individual that experiences symptoms of anxiety that interfere with his or her ability to function in his…
How To Treat Alcohol Withdrawal
Blog, News, Rehab, Sober Living, Substance Abuse, Treatments & TherapiesAlcohol is a legal substance for consumption by adults in America over the age of twenty-one. It has been stated by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAA), “nearly eighty-seven percent of adult individuals in America…