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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.
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Benzodiazepines Before Rehab: Why a Taper Plan Comes First

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Stopping a benzodiazepine suddenly is unsafe after a month of use. Learn what a Pasadena residential program needs from you before admission and how to prepare.
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CURES Reports at Rehab Admission: What Prescribers See

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California's CURES report shows a prescriber every controlled prescription dispensed by a California pharmacy. Here is what it shows at rehab admission, what it misses, and how to prepare.
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Medical Clearance Before Rehab: When the ER Comes First

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Why a rehab admissions screen may send someone to the ER first, what the hospital visit usually does and does not do, and six steps to close the gap between ER discharge and residential admission.
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CIWA-Ar Scores: How Alcohol Withdrawal Is Monitored

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How the CIWA-Ar checklist scores alcohol withdrawal during detox, why supervision matters, and three questions to ask a program before admission.
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Last Drink, Last Dose: What Rehab Intake Needs to Know

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What residential rehab intake asks about last use of alcohol, benzodiazepines and opioids, why timing matters, and a five-minute note to prepare before you call.
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Overnight Coverage at a Six-Bed Rehab: What to Ask

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Who is awake at 3 a.m. during withdrawal? Six questions to ask any residential rehab about overnight staffing, monitoring and emergency plans before admission.
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Liver Tests at Alcohol Rehab Admission: What They Mean

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What the liver panel drawn at alcohol rehab admission measures, what fatty liver means in plain numbers, what a normal result cannot rule out, and the questions to ask before discharge.
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Benzodiazepine Detox Admission: What to Bring and Ask

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Benzodiazepine detox admission starts with a medication history. Learn the five details a six-bed Los Angeles residence needs and how to prepare a one-page sheet today.
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Hepatitis C Testing During Rehab: What to Ask

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CDC recommends hepatitis C screening for every adult. Here is how antibody and RNA testing work during residential rehab, and five questions to ask before discharge.
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COWS Scores: How Opioid Withdrawal Is Measured in Detox

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The COWS is an 11-item, 0-48 point checklist clinicians use to track opioid withdrawal in detox. Learn what it measures, what skews it, and what to ask a program.