Is Shadow Mountain Recovery Closed?
30Jun
18Jun
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,...
13Jun
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,...
11Jun
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...
19Apr
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...
18Apr
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...
04Apr
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...
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)
