Can a Parent Lose Custody for Emotional Abuse
11Apr
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...
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...
21Feb
What Does a Meth Pipe Look Like?
Know the Appearance of Meth Pipes of All Kinds and Get a Loved One Help
Using meth changes a person. You might notice your loved one doesn’t seem that they have slept in days. They might act erratically or seem paranoid. Issues like poor hygiene, skin picking, lip sores, and weight...
07Feb
What is Galaxy Gas Used For?
The Rising Trend of Huffing Nitrous Oxide and How to Get Help
What is Galaxy Gas used for, and how can you protect your loved ones from the consequences of trying to get high? Nitrous oxide is growing in popularity and is more accessible to people than other types of drugs,...
20Jan
What Drug Makes You Grind Your Teeth?
The Surprising Answers on Drugs That Induce Tooth Grinding
Did you know that teeth grinding can become a “destructive habit” if you don’t get the right dental treatment? It is a distressing condition that can lead to oral pain and even severe tooth decay. It is a distressing condition, often...
08Jan
Why Does Cocaine Smell Like Gasoline?
Common Solvents in the Cocaine Production and Cutting Process
Why does cocaine smell like a weird substance; namely, like gasoline? It turns out that the powerful stimulant, cocaine, is not famous only for its addictive properties. It also has a pungent, chemical smell that comes off as “gasoline-y” to many. But why...
23Dec
How to Wean Off a Meth Addiction
Tapering Meth Withdrawal Symptoms Safely and Effectively
You've found yourself struggling with meth addiction, and have no idea how to get clean. I've been there. Following years of meth abuse, I got clean as a result of attending Icarus Behavioral Health in New Mexico. But it took work. It took a...
08Dec
What to Say to Someone Who Relapsed
Approaching the Topic of Relapse to Support a Friend or Loved One
Recovery from drug and alcohol abuse is a tough journey, and it looks different for everybody. Before I checked myself into Icarus Behavioral Health, I was at my wit's end. I had been an alcoholic for nearly two...
06Nov
What Happens if You Eat Cocaine?
