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What Happens After a 1st Failed Drug Test on Probation

What Happens After a 1st Failed Drug Test on Probation?

Getting Help to Avoid Incarceration for Substance Use Unfortunately, the reality of substance use is that relapses can happen from time to time. The important thing is that you get back up and keep trying to live your life in recovery. There is a more serious risk if you face a...

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Gaslighting Childhood Trauma

Gaslighting Childhood Trauma

The Lingering Effects of Being Gaslit as a Child Having a parent gaslight you as a child can cause long-term trauma. You may have difficulty questioning your own judgment, have self-confidence issues, and may struggle with relationships with other people. Keep reading to find out what a gaslighting parent looks like,...

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Can You Snort Meth

Can You Snort Meth?

Get Answers and Treatment Resources for Crystal Meth Now Methamphetamine addiction is a serious issue that affects many individuals across the globe each year. Quitting methamphetamine use can be a difficult process due to its powerful addictive properties but it is possible with dedication and support from family and friends as...

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What Does Meth Look Like

What Does Meth Look Like?

Resources on Methamphetamine Use and Recovery Meth is a central nervous system stimulant drug that produces a powerful high. Meth use causes a rapid and irregular heartbeat, and can quickly impact the mental and physical health of users. Sometimes, meth can lead to overdose and even death. Have you found something that...

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How to Sign Up for Medicaid in New Mexico

How to Sign Up for Medicaid in New Mexico

Getting the Insurance Coverage You Need for Rehab Paying for the resources you need to support substance use issues can be costly, especially if you lack health coverage. The good news is that you may have options, particularly if you are a low-income adult or meet other criteria with the Human...

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AA Meetings Santa Fe

AA Meetings: Santa Fe

AA Meetings and Addiction Treatment in Santa Fe, NM Drinking alcohol is often a pleasant way to relax and socialize for many people. However, excessive alcohol consumption is detrimental to your health and can negatively affect your loved ones. If you suffer from a substance use disorder (SUD) or alcohol use disorder...

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Relapse Prevention Plan

Relapse Prevention Plan

Planning to Prevent a Return to Substance Abuse A relapse is not the result of a single incident. A person in recovery goes through a continuous process that is characterized by major warning indicators. These red flags can lead someone back to drug or alcohol abuse. To avoid relapse and maintain...

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Baking Soda To Pass Drug Test

Baking Soda To Pass Drug Test: Fact Or Fiction?

A Closer Look At Baking Soda To Fool Drug Tests People use a variety of methods to "beat" drug tests. These include but aren't limited to drinking baking soda (also known as sodium bicarbonate). Many ideas used to "beat" or "fool" a drug test are not effective, and some are even...

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Why is Heroin so Addictive

Why is Heroin so Addictive?

Exploring the Roots of Heroin Addiction Heroin addiction is an intense form of drug abuse. It's difficult to overcome drug addiction, but a drug like heroin requires a unique struggle. Opiate addiction is physical and mental. It's all-consuming. If you don't have the drug for an extended period of time, the...

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Fentapills

Fentapills

The Risks of Fake Prescription Pills An overdose from fentapills is extremely likely no matter what your addiction or how high your tolerance is. I had been using heroin for several years before I entered treatment at Icarus Behavioral Health and had already overdosed once because of fentapills. The rise of fentanyl...

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