A full range of alcohol treatment programs, resources, and helpful guides from Icarus Behavioral Health in New Mexico!
26Nov
What is an Aggravated DWI in New Mexico?
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...
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...
14Aug
How to Get Someone to Go to Rehab: A Comprehensive Guide
Tips and Resources to Help an Addicted Loved One Achieve Recovery
Getting a loved one to go to rehab and seek treatment for their substance abuse disorder can be a challenge. They might fear the withdrawal symptoms or judgment from people they don't know at a rehab center. Sometimes, they might...
06Aug
Getting Free Dental Grants for Recovering Addicts
Oral Health Support Resources for People in Recovery
Icarus Behavioral Health does not offer dental treatment services, this is a guide for finding such providers and resources across the United States, and we hope you find it helpful. Please do not call our facilities directly for grants, but refer to the resources...
24Jul
How Long Does Alcohol Poisoning Last?
The Timeline for Alcohol Poisoning and the Recovery Process
One of the most dangerous side effects of alcohol consumption is the possibility of alcohol overdose - but you'll rarely hear it discussed in this context. Alcohol overdose, otherwise known as alcohol poisoning, can impact people even when it's their first time-consuming...
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...
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...
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
