Am I Asexual or Traumatized?
18Apr
10Apr
Does Methadone Make You Tired?
Get Answers on Methadone and Support for Alternatives at Icarus
Methadone treatment is a key tool in helping someone end their struggles with substance abuse, particularly opioid addiction. If you or a loved one has a diagnosis of opioid use disorder, you are probably aware of this medication-assisted treatment plan. One question...
02Apr
Why Do Addicts Relapse When Things Are Good?
A Guide to Recovery and Relapse for Concerned Loved Ones
Why do addicts relapse when things are good? There is no single answer that can explain this. Addiction is such a complicated issue and usually involves many different factors. I've relapsed several times as a result of my drug abuse, and...
27Mar
Establishing a Sober Support Network
Cultivating Connections for a Successful and Lasting Recovery
Living with an addiction is a lonely and isolating experience. When I was struggling with substance abuse, I lost contact with a lot of friends and family and even ruined some relationships by choosing drugs over people who cared for me. Rehab showed me...
23Mar
How Long Does a Nervous Breakdown Last?
Get Answers from Personal Experiences of Nervous Breakdown
Going through a mental health crisis is a scary situation. Anytime you are battling things going on in your own mind, it's going to be complicated. Having gone through a nervous breakdown myself, I am well aware of the complex feelings and...
19Mar
Is Complex PTSD a Disability?
Get Answers and Support Programs for Complex Trauma
Mental illness, trauma, and disability are debilitating conditions on their own, but if you have complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD), you may be dealing with all three at once. Conditions like CPTSD lead to symptoms that make it difficult to function independently, socially, and...
14Mar
How Long Does Methadone Stay in Your System?
Get Answers on Methadone in Your Body and Programs to Quit at Icarus
If you or someone you love has been hurt by opioid addiction, you know just how important it is to get sober as soon as possible. But quitting heroin, fentanyl, and other opioids isn't just difficult – it...
10Mar
Marijuana Psychosis Stories
A Personal Look at Cannabis Induced Psychosis and Getting Help
Harmless. That's what a lot of folks out there want you to believe when it comes to marijuana. If there's one thing I learned at Icarus Behavioral Health in New Mexico, it's that marijuana isn't the harmless substance that it's cracked...
06Mar
Adult Children of Addicts: Breaking the Cycle
Understanding the Effects of Parental Substance Use Disorders
Imagine yourself piloting a boat with a compass that always points towards a storm. That doesn't make much sense. But it is often the reality for adult children of addicts. The path laid out by their upbringing brings them many challenges along with...
02Mar
Is Adderall Meth or is Adderall Like Meth?
