How Much Does Meth Cost?
14Oct
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...
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?
An Overview of the Methamphetamine Epidemic in New Mexico
Did you know that the lifetime methamphetamine use in New Mexico dropped from 7.7% in 2007 to 1.6% in 2021? On page 150 of the New Mexico Substance Use State Epidemiology Profile 2024 (August), it states that the current meth use in...
28Aug
What Happens if You Leave Court Ordered Rehab?
The Consequences of Leaving a Court Mandated Rehab Program
If you are reading this, you probably know that drug and alcohol addiction can put you in some pretty difficult situations. For myself, I tried addiction treatment on several occasions, but nothing seemed to work. It was never the fault of the...
24Aug
How Many Veterans With PTSD Seek Treatment?
Getting Reliable Mental Health Care for Veterans with PTSD
Stress and trauma on the battlefield for any warrior is nothing new. In fact, written history dating as early as 400 BC - and even further - rewinding to the Epic of Gilgamesh - chronicles the transition from confident warrior to anxiety-ridden...
21Aug
Does Methadone Cause Weight Gain?
Participating In Medication Assisted Treatment While Maintaining a Healthy Weight
There’s one issue that is grossly underaddressed in the recovery industry and certainly lacks a voice of guidance with regard to preventative measures. But spend five minutes conversing with clients at a methadone treatment center, and you’ll quickly find out one...
14Aug
How to Get Someone to Go to Rehab: A Comprehensive Guide
