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Is Shadow Mountain Recovery Closed?

New Mexico Addiction and Treatment Center Closes Its Doors At 4 Locations

Many people in the addiction recovery community have been asking the same question lately - "Is Shadow Mountain Recovery closed"? While it might come as a surprise to many, yes, Shadow Mountain Recovery has stopped operating at four locations. Those...

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What Is Active Addiction?

Find The Symptoms And Treatment Options For Active Addiction

At Icarus, we know for a fact that addiction is a treatable condition, we see clients make miraculous improvements and achieve success in recovery every day. In fact, realizing that you’re in active addiction is often the foundation for seeking help. Despite this,...

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How to Help a Loved One With an Eating Disorder

How to Help a Loved One With an Eating Disorder

The Best Way to Offer Support to Someone Struggling With an Eating Disorder

Eating disorders have the highest mortality rates of all mental illnesses. Yes, all mental illnesses! This makes it crucial to talk about them openly. If you are wondering how to help a loved one with an eating disorder,...

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Does Social Media Cause Eating Disorders - Icarus Behavioral Health

Does Social Media Cause Eating Disorders?

The Relationship Between Social Media and Eating Disorders

It's Eating Disorders Awareness Week, and it's time to talk about a major risk factor: social media. One question that has become popular in recent years is: does social media cause eating disorders? Studies suggest that people who spend over 3 hours a...

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What is an Emotional Relapse - Icarus Behavioral Health

What is an Emotional Relapse?

Everything You Need to Know About Preventing an Emotional Relapse

Almost all who have struggled with drug or alcohol abuse describe the recovery journey to other recovering addicts as a never-ending process. What is an emotional relapse? While the physical addiction treatment can remove the chemicals, the negative emotions associated with...

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Why Does Meth Cause Acne - Icarus Behavioral Health

Why Does Meth Cause Acne?

The Physical Effect of Meth Abuse on Your Skin

Methamphetamine abuse, commonly known as crystal meth addiction, is a life threatening form of substance abuse that causes skin sores, damages blood vessels, and causes skin picking and meth hallucinations. Many individuals relate meth addiction to mental health effects and intense...

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Are Drugs Legal in New Mexico

Are Drugs Legal in New Mexico?

A Guide to the Reality of Controlled Substances in New Mexico

The question “are drugs legal in New Mexico” can have many answers, depending on the type of drugs in question and the context in which they are being used. Controlled substances are scheduled by the DEA from 1 to 4 based...

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Trauma and Narrative Therapy - Icarus Behavioral Health

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...

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Can Alcohol Abuse Cause Diabetes - Icarus Behavioral Health

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....

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