
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.

Step-Down Care After Rehab: Questions to Ask Early
Blog, Residential, Sober LivingStep-down care is the planned move from residential rehab to a lower level of support. Learn what to ask early and what to have ready on discharge day.

Insurance Verification for Rehab: What to Have Ready
Rehab, Residential, Substance AbuseWhat an insurance verification for residential addiction treatment checks, what to have ready before you call, six questions to write down, and why a benefits quote is not a guarantee of payment.

Overnight Coverage at a Six-Bed Rehab: What to Ask
Detox, Rehab, ResidentialWho is awake at 3 a.m. during withdrawal? Six questions to ask any residential rehab about overnight staffing, monitoring and emergency plans before admission.

Liver Tests at Alcohol Rehab Admission: What They Mean
Alcohol Addiction, Detox, ResidentialWhat 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.

ASAM Six Dimensions: What Rehab Assessment Asks
Blog, Dual Diagnosis, ResidentialThe ASAM Criteria uses six dimensions to match people to a level of care. Here is what an admission assessment asks and how to prepare before you call.

Hepatitis C Testing During Rehab: What to Ask
Detox, Residential, Substance AbuseCDC 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.

COWS Scores: How Opioid Withdrawal Is Measured in Detox
Detox, Opiate Addiction, ResidentialThe 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.

Drug Testing in Rehab: What a Urine Screen Can Miss
Blog, Detox, Residential, Substance AbuseA negative urine drug screen at rehab admission can miss fentanyl, xylazine, some benzodiazepines and alcohol. What testing shows, what it misses, and what to tell the admissions team.

Medication List for Rehab Admission: What to Bring
Detox, Dual Diagnosis, ResidentialHow to build a complete medication list before residential rehab admission, which withdrawals need supervision, and what to ask your pharmacist today.

How Long Is Residential Rehab? Length of Stay Explained
Rehab, ResidentialResidential rehab length of stay depends on clinical review, insurance authorization and discharge planning. Here are the questions to ask before admission.




