Does Methadone Get in Your Bones?
31Jul
17Jul
What Percent of Meth Addicts Recover?
Looking at Statistics and How to Attain Lasting Meth Recovery
When you or a loved one are struggling with meth addiction, you might want to know the statistics that can help offer hope for a successful recovery. So, what percent of meth addicts recover and go on to live healthy and...
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
Failed a DISA Drug Test? What May Happen Next and How to Respond
Get Information and Support for Return to Duty at Icarus Today
A failed DISA-related drug test can affect job eligibility, site access, or safety-sensitive work status, but the exact consequences depend on the employer’s policy, the DISA program involved, and whether DOT rules apply to your role. In many cases, workers need...
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 Guide to Recovery and Relapse for Concerned Loved Ones
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...
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?
