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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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Does Trauma Cause Memory Loss?

Can Traumatic Events Lead to Memory-Loss Related Issues?

Trauma can cause chemical imbalances in the brain and affect its structure and functionality. One of the various ways trauma impacts the nervous system is through memory loss. It is the brain's defense mechanism to protect against remembering or re-experiencing the traumatic event....

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Can You Take Gabapentin With Tramadol

Can You Take Gabapentin With Tramadol?

The Realities and Risks of Mixing Tramadol and Gabapentin

Gabapentin and tramadol are two of the most commonly used analgesics today. Even though the co-therapy of gabapentin and tramadol is medically legal, the synergistic effect of these prescription drugs makes it a candidate with addiction potential. If you suffer from severe and...

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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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Can A Relationship Survive Rehab

Can A Relationship Survive Rehab?

Rebuilding Your Relationship After Alcohol or Drug Treatment

We get it. Problems in interpersonal relationships are a common fallout from drug and alcohol abuse. Substance abuse affects not just the person struggling, but also family members, friends, and romantic partners. Addiction recovery can also lead to deep personal transformation and other changes...

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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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Can a Parent Lose Custody for Emotional Abuse - Icarus

Can a Parent Lose Custody for Emotional Abuse

How to Navigate Emotional Abuse from a Parental Figure

Navigating a child custody case takes a toll on everyone involved. One of the most tragic aspects of a child’s life is when an abusive parent forces family law involvement and a custody battle ensues. Physical abuse can potentially impact a child’s...

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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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Do Drugs Make Your Hair Fall Out - Icarus Behavioral Health

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...

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