Does Kava Kava Show Up on a Drug Test?
25Oct
21Oct
Am I Hyper Sexual Because of Trauma? An Informal Quiz
Get Answers and Guidance on Hypersexuality and Trauma
Rates of sexual assault in the Land of Enchantment are above the national average - and the statistic means New Mexicans are carrying some hefty baggage. Many who engage in risky sexual behavior share one common underlying factor: Past experiences with sexual trauma. It's...
14Oct
How Much Does Meth Cost?
The Prices of Meth Nationwide and Getting Help for a Deadly Habit
Meth addiction left me broke, homeless, and doing whatever I needed to do to get my next fix. By the time I got to Icarus Behavioral Health to address my drug abuse, I was in financial ruin due to...
10Oct
How to Help Someone With PTSD Sleep
The Importance of Sleep for Someone With a Trauma Disorder
For those living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), navigating the tasks during a typical day can feel mentally and physically overwhelming. Managing PTSD symptoms like night terrors, anxiety disorders, and difficulty concentrating is a daily struggle. As exhausting as these symptoms are,...
07Oct
What is the Heroin Capital of New Mexico?
Historic Heroin Hubs and the Rise of Fentanyl in New Mexico
With the potential fourth wave of a crippling opioid epidemic baring down on New Mexico in the form of xylazine-laced fentanyl—more specifically in Albuquerque, it’s easy to forget about the roots of struggles of heroin abuse in New Mexico. But if...
04Oct
Can PTSD Cause Seizures?
The Lesser-known Physical Symptoms of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Can PTSD cause seizures? If you or a loved one has post-traumatic stress disorder, you have probably seen myriad symptoms appear. You've witnessed panic attacks, flashbacks, anxiety, and emotional turmoil. But now you wonder if PTSD symptoms can also include seizure disorders. Icarus...
30Sep
An Informal Sexual Trauma Test
Get Answers and Trauma Treatment Options at Icarus in NM
it is a startling but true statistic: an American citizen is sexually assaulted every 68 seconds, according to RAINN, the Rape, Abuse, Incest and National Network. Victims of sexual assault must learn to live despite the traumatizing experience, although all go...
25Sep
How Meth Affects Relationships
Meth and Its Effects on Families and Intimate Relationships
Meth addiction is a terrifying form of substance abuse. Take it from someone who struggled with meth use for over a decade. My mental health never suffered more than when I had an active addiction to crystal meth. If there's one drug...
17Sep
Does the VA Offer Rehab for PTSD?
Getting PTSD Treatment Support from the Veterans Administration
Becoming a United States Armed Forces member is an honorable career move - perhaps one of the bravest that someone entering the workforce can undertake. Unfortunately, this decision also carries certain inherent risks and challenges that may stick with any military member during...
09Sep
What is Tweaking?
