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.
Addicts Rehabilitation Center
Blog, ResidentialIf 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…
Abusing and Snorting Gabapentin
Blog, ResidentialGabapentin, 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.
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Is Valium Addictive
Blog, ResidentialValium 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
Blog, ResidentialThe 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…
What to Expect from Residential Treatment Facilities
Blog, Residential, Substance AbuseWhen you are ready to enter recovery, you will learn there are two types of addiction treatment programs. Outpatient and residential refer to different levels of care for treating substance use disorder.
An outpatient program is one where…