Establishing a Sober Support Network

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...

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How Long Does Methadone Stay in Your System

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...

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Adult Children of Addicts

Adult Children of Addicts: Breaking the Cycle

Understanding the Effects of Parental Substance Use Disorders

Imagine yourself piloting a boat with a compass that always points towards a storm. That doesn't make much sense. But it is often the reality for adult children of addicts. The path laid out by their upbringing brings them many challenges along with...

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Motivational Interviewing - Stages of Changes

Motivational Interviewing: Stages of Changes

A Look at the 5 Stages of Change Achieved in Treatment at Icarus

Are you struggling and looking for new hope? Have you tried to heal your substance abuse disorder to no avail? If more traditional therapies have not brought you long-term success, please don't give up. The next best move...

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How Much Does IOP Cost With Insurance

How Much Does IOP Cost With Insurance?

Using Health Benefits to Get Outpatient Services Covered at Icarus

When it comes to dealing with an addiction or mental illness, treatment costs shouldn’t prevent you from getting the help you need. However, a 2011 report found that approximately 37% of people who needed rehab couldn’t afford it,...

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Life Skills for Recovering Addicts

Developing Life Skills for Recovering Addicts

The Benefits of Learning Life Skills in Recovery at Icarus

Overcoming addiction is challenging, but it is more than possible. In fact, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 7 in 10 people with a substance use disorder recover. Learning the right life skills is often...

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Can You Be Homeless in Rehab

Can You Be Homeless in Rehab?

Getting Support for Recovery and Additional Services at Icarus

When you're deep into addiction, you rarely know how to ask for help. As a homeless heroin addict, I had no good people in my life. I was on my way to dying of my addiction, and there wasn't anybody there to...

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Do I Need Residential Eating Disorder Treatment

Do I Need Residential Eating Disorder Treatment?

Get Answers on Seeking Inpatient Rehab for Disordered Eating

"Do I need residential eating disorder treatment?" is a frequently asked question among those with eating disorders. You may not believe that you're "sick enough" to need help, or you may feel intimidated by the thought of attending treatment in a residential...

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How to Recover from Emotional Trauma

How to Recover from Emotional Trauma

Seeking Treatment to Overcome Emotionally Based Trauma

Have you experienced trauma? These events can be the most difficult that a person goes through, and recovering from them can take time. The first step in emotional trauma recovery is knowing what the roadmap to your trauma recovery looks like. Read on to...

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Trauma Response Quiz

Trauma Response Quiz

Understanding Responses to Trauma and Treatment Options

Icarus Behavioral Health is a trusted partner in navigating the complex mental health and recovery journey. We understand that life can sometimes feel jarring. Imagine taking a peaceful nap. Your sweet slumber is soon interrupted abruptly by a lightning bolt and a thunder crack. Trauma,...

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