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What Is Active Addiction?

Find The Symptoms And Treatment Options For Active Addiction

At Icarus, we know for a fact that addiction is a treatable condition, we see clients make miraculous improvements and achieve success in recovery every day. In fact, realizing that you’re in active addiction is often the foundation for seeking help. Despite this,...

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Can You Take Gabapentin With Tramadol

Can You Take Gabapentin With Tramadol?

The Realities and Risks of Mixing Tramadol and Gabapentin

Gabapentin and tramadol are two of the most commonly used analgesics today. Even though the co-therapy of gabapentin and tramadol is medically legal, the synergistic effect of these prescription drugs makes it a candidate with addiction potential. If you suffer from severe and...

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How to Help a Loved One With an Eating Disorder

How to Help a Loved One With an Eating Disorder

The Best Way to Offer Support to Someone Struggling With an Eating Disorder

Eating disorders have the highest mortality rates of all mental illnesses. Yes, all mental illnesses! This makes it crucial to talk about them openly. If you are wondering how to help a loved one with an eating disorder,...

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Can A Relationship Survive Rehab

Can A Relationship Survive Rehab?

Rebuilding Your Relationship After Alcohol or Drug Treatment

We get it. Problems in interpersonal relationships are a common fallout from drug and alcohol abuse. Substance abuse affects not just the person struggling, but also family members, friends, and romantic partners. Addiction recovery can also lead to deep personal transformation and other changes...

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What Happens if You Fail a DOT Physical Drug Test - Icarus Behavioral Health New Mexico

What Happens if You Fail a DOT Physical Drug Test?

Getting Cleared to Return Following a Failed DOT Drug Test

People operating commercial motor vehicles must follow strict guidelines under the United States and the New Mexico Department of Transportation. One of the most important provisions is to drive safely and sober, passing a drug or alcohol test at all times....

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How to Stop Using Sex as a Coping Mechanism

How to Stop Using Sex as a Coping Mechanism

Your Guide to Overcoming Compulsive Sexual Behavior

Sexual relationships are a natural, often beautiful part of the human experience. But for people who carry emotional pain, including past trauma, sexual encounters can become an addiction or unhealthy way of coping with negative emotions. If that describes you or a loved one,...

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What is an Emotional Relapse - Icarus Behavioral Health

What is an Emotional Relapse?

Everything You Need to Know About Preventing an Emotional Relapse

Almost all who have struggled with drug or alcohol abuse describe the recovery journey to other recovering addicts as a never-ending process. What is an emotional relapse? While the physical addiction treatment can remove the chemicals, the negative emotions associated with...

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Why Does Meth Cause Acne - Icarus Behavioral Health

Why Does Meth Cause Acne?

The Physical Effect of Meth Abuse on Your Skin

Methamphetamine abuse, commonly known as crystal meth addiction, is a life threatening form of substance abuse that causes skin sores, damages blood vessels, and causes skin picking and meth hallucinations. Many individuals relate meth addiction to mental health effects and intense...

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