Does Methadone Cause Weight Gain?
21Aug
14Aug
How to Get Someone to Go to Rehab: A Comprehensive Guide
Tips and Resources to Help an Addicted Loved One Achieve Recovery
Getting a loved one to go to rehab and seek treatment for their substance abuse disorder can be a challenge. They might fear the withdrawal symptoms or judgment from people they don't know at a rehab center. Sometimes, they might...
31Jul
Does Methadone Get in Your Bones?
Looking at Myths and Realities of Methadone and Its Alternatives
You may have heard the myth or even thought it was proven. But is it really a fact: does methadone get in your bones? This is an important question for anyone who is considering using methadone to minimize their withdrawal symptoms. Those...
17Jul
What Percent of Meth Addicts Recover?
Looking at Statistics and How to Attain Lasting Meth Recovery
When you or a loved one are struggling with meth addiction, you might want to know the statistics that can help offer hope for a successful recovery. So, what percent of meth addicts recover and go on to live healthy and...
28Jun
Writing a Letter to My Alcoholic Daughter
My Own Story and Guidance for Others in the Same Situation
My own personal experience with alcoholism led me to dread the effect it might have on my children. And although my two sons dodged the 'drinking bullet,' alcohol nearly destroyed our daughter's life. Although I knew it on an intellectual level...
25Jun
Is Skin Picking Self Harm?
Get an Understanding of Skin Picking and Support to Quit at Icarus
Is skin-picking self-harm? This question is often presented by family members and loved ones of those who suffer from a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder, often accompanied by substance abuse. Skin-picking disorder is a complex, deep-rooted psychological behavior that's defined...
17Jun
Failed a DISA Drug Test? What May Happen Next and How to Respond
Get Information and Support for Return to Duty at Icarus Today
A failed DISA-related drug test can affect job eligibility, site access, or safety-sensitive work status, but the exact consequences depend on the employer’s policy, the DISA program involved, and whether DOT rules apply to your role. In many cases, workers need...
11Jun
Can You Get Meth Out of Your System Faster?
Many people search for ways to get methamphetamine out of the body quickly, especially when they are worried about testing, health effects, or withdrawal. The most important point is that there is no reliable home method that can immediately clear meth from the body or guarantee a negative drug test....
31May
Writing a Goodbye Letter to Addiction: An Example
My Farewell to Addiction Letter and Guidance on Writing Your Own
We all have our own ways of letting addiction go. Addiction wreaks havoc on your personal and professional life and eventually feels like it becomes a part of you. It maybe sounds strange, but one of the most difficult...
26May
The Benefits of Quitting Weed: A Personal Perspective
