A full range of alcohol treatment programs, resources, and helpful guides from Icarus Behavioral Health in New Mexico!
17Mar
Will I Lose Custody If I Fail a Drug Test?
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
Music About Sobriety and Reaching for Recovery
Those struggling with substance use disorders and battling to overcome addiction often find songs about addiction a source of recovery inspiration. Songs about sobriety help them gain insights into their substance abuse and makes them feel they're not alone. Besides that, many let the...
31Dec
Effective Emotional Self-Management in Substance Use Disorders
Understanding Emotional Regulation and Addictive Behaviors
If you or a loved one has drug and alcohol dependence, then you have probably had a first-row seat to a fast-paced show, complete with a vast range of intense emotions. You realize from these experiences and interactions that emotional self-management in substance use disorders...
27Dec
What is the Hardest Drug to Quit?
My Personal Experiences in Quitting and the Toughest Drugs to Leave Behind
Drug and alcohol addiction is a crippling situation no matter who the user is. No matter what the drug, when you suffer from an active addiction, you are at the mercy of the drug. Nothing else matters. So what are...
15Dec
Is Rehab Instead of Jail for Probation Violation Possible?
