Relationships in Early Recovery
13Nov
06Nov
What Happens if You Eat Cocaine?
The Effects of Eating Cocaine and the Risks of Cocaine Overdose
I struggled with cocaine addiction off and on until I was in my mid-thirties. Before I finally got help at Icarus Behavioral Health, my cocaine use was out of control. I've ingested cocaine in just about every way you can...
30Oct
How to Tell if Adderall is Fake
Recognizing the Differences Between Real vs Counterfeit Adderall
Adderall is a common prescription medication for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. According to recent headlines, ADHD medication demands are on the rise. And unfortunately, there are shortages due to manufacturing issues. In the midst, there is a growing supply of...
14Oct
How Much Does Meth Cost?
The Prices of Meth Nationwide and Getting Help for a Deadly Habit
Meth addiction left me broke, homeless, and doing whatever I needed to do to get my next fix. By the time I got to Icarus Behavioral Health to address my drug abuse, I was in financial ruin due to...
07Oct
What is the Heroin Capital of New Mexico?
Historic Heroin Hubs and the Rise of Fentanyl in New Mexico
With the potential fourth wave of a crippling opioid epidemic baring down on New Mexico in the form of xylazine-laced fentanyl—more specifically in Albuquerque, it’s easy to forget about the roots of struggles of heroin abuse in New Mexico. But if...
04Oct
Can PTSD Cause Seizures?
The Lesser-known Physical Symptoms of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Can PTSD cause seizures? If you or a loved one has post-traumatic stress disorder, you have probably seen myriad symptoms appear. You've witnessed panic attacks, flashbacks, anxiety, and emotional turmoil. But now you wonder if PTSD symptoms can also include seizure disorders. Icarus...
25Sep
How Meth Affects Relationships
Meth and Its Effects on Families and Intimate Relationships
Meth addiction is a terrifying form of substance abuse. Take it from someone who struggled with meth use for over a decade. My mental health never suffered more than when I had an active addiction to crystal meth. If there's one drug...
17Sep
Does the VA Offer Rehab for PTSD?
Getting PTSD Treatment Support from the Veterans Administration
Becoming a United States Armed Forces member is an honorable career move - perhaps one of the bravest that someone entering the workforce can undertake. Unfortunately, this decision also carries certain inherent risks and challenges that may stick with any military member during...
09Sep
What is Tweaking?
Understanding the Meth Subculture and Getting a Loved One Help
To understand meth abuse, one must understand that there are levels of psychosis that drive you to the edge of sanity. When I finally sought treatment at Icarus Behavioral Health, I was tweaking hard following a week-long meth binge. I was...
01Sep
How Many People Use Meth in New Mexico?
