What Percent of Meth Addicts Recover?
17Jul
28Jun
Writing a Letter to My Alcoholic Daughter
My Own Story and Guidance for Others in the Same Situation
My own personal experience with alcoholism led me to dread the effect it might have on my children. And although my two sons dodged the 'drinking bullet,' alcohol nearly destroyed our daughter's life. Although I knew it on an intellectual level...
17Jun
You Failed a DISA Drug Test: What Comes Next
Get Information and Support for Return to Duty at Icarus Today
When a contractor or employee fails a drug test from DISA, there are some serious consequences that result. A failed DISA drug test marks the beginning of a chain of events required to reinstate you in your career and get...
06Jun
Drugs that Cause Skin Picking and Sores
A Guide to Substance Use and Skin Picking Disorders
Skin picking is an unfortunate side effect that makes the effects of potent drugs more visible. The best way to stop skin-picking disorders is to eliminate drug abuse. However, you may wonder whether your substance use is really the cause. Let's get...
31May
Writing a Goodbye Letter to Addiction: An Example
My Farewell to Addiction Letter and Guidance on Writing Your Own
We all have our own ways of letting addiction go. Addiction wreaks havoc on your personal and professional life and eventually feels like it becomes a part of you. It maybe sounds strange, but one of the most difficult...
08May
11 Searing Meth Movies: Fulfill the Need for Speed
A Look at the Best Methamphetamine Movies Ever Made
Lights! Camera! Meth! From the big screen to the silver screen, and blockbusters to independent documentaries, methamphetamine has unfortunately carved out a notorious role in American folklore and movie culture. Talented writers and amateur directors from Hollywood to the backwoods have spun...
02Apr
Why Do Addicts Relapse When Things Are Good?
A Personal Relapse Autopsy Guide for Returning to Recovery
Why do addicts relapse when things are good? There is no single answer that can explain this. Addiction is such a complicated issue and usually involves many different factors. I've relapsed several times as a result of my drug abuse, and really...
27Mar
Establishing a Sober Support Network
Cultivating Connections for a Successful and Lasting Recovery
Living with an addiction is a lonely and isolating experience. When I was struggling with substance abuse, I lost contact with a lot of friends and family and even ruined some relationships by choosing drugs over people who cared for me. Rehab showed me...
14Mar
How Long Does Methadone Stay in Your System?
Get Answers on Methadone in Your Body and Programs to Quit at Icarus
If you or someone you love has been hurt by opioid addiction, you know just how important it is to get sober as soon as possible. But quitting heroin, fentanyl, and other opioids isn't just difficult – it...
10Mar
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