A full range of alcohol treatment programs, resources, and helpful guides from Icarus Behavioral Health in New Mexico!
05May
Over 60 Alternatives to Drinking Alcohol to Relax
28Apr
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,...
22Mar
Do Drugs Make Your Hair Fall Out?
The Relationship Between Drug Abuse and Hair Loss
There is almost no end to the harm that drugs can do to your body and life. But do drugs make your hair fall out? That's the question we will tackle on this page. If you have been struggling with drug abuse, getting help...
17Mar
Will I Lose Custody If I Fail a Drug Test?
How a Court Ordered Drug Test Can Affect Custody Rights
A huge question in the mind of many struggling with a substance use disorder is: will I lose custody if I fail a drug test? The answer can be a bit complicated, as it depends on why you are being drug...
12Mar
Trauma and Narrative Therapy (With Examples)
How Trauma and Narrative Therapy Can Help You Heal
Trauma and narrative therapy are closely connected for a very good reason. Narrative exposure therapy is an evidence-based, short-term intervention that provides trauma survivors with quick relief from their painful memories. It's helpful for both post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD symptoms) and other...
07Mar
Can Alcohol Abuse Cause Diabetes (And How to Reverse It)
Understanding the Relationship Between Alcohol Abuse and Diabetes
The news on alcohol abuse is never good. In every way, alcohol is hard on the body. Here's yet another thing to be worried about with regard to drinking - can alcohol abuse cause diabetes? That's the topic that we'll zoom in on below....
02Mar
How to Help an Alcoholic Son
Resources for Helping an Addicted Loved One
When your child struggles with alcohol use disorder, watching the ensuing struggle can be a painful experience. Without alcohol addiction treatment, feelings of isolation and confusion can become overwhelming. Whether your son is a teenager, young adult, or full-grown, watching them spiral into a...
28Feb
Creating a Relapse Autopsy
Guidance on Running a Relapse Autopsy Following a Slip or Lapse
Slips and lapses in your sobriety are not uncommon. In fact, research shows that 85 percent of people relapse within the first year of their recovery. If this happens to you, take action to prevent a full-blown...
14Feb
Writing a Letter of Sobriety for Court
Guidance on Crafting Sobriety Statements for Legal Proceedings
When you're seeking a reduction in sentencing or a more positive outcome in court, you may have to prepare a statement for the judge to review. A major part of your presentation is a letter of sobriety for court, but it goes beyond...
15Jan
21 Powerful Songs About Sobriety
