Baking Soda To Pass Drug Test: Fact Or Fiction?
08Jan
29Dec
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...
21Dec
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...
07Dec
Meth Face
What is Meth Face and How Can You Prevent It?
Maybe you suspect that a friend or loved one is dabbling in meth, but you aren't 100 percent sure. Perhaps you have found yourself struggling with addiction to this drug and now see a common side effect: meth face. But what...
20Nov
Substance Abuse and Social Isolation
How Substance Use Can Lead to Loneliness
Are you tired of feeling lonely as a result of your drug or alcohol use? Unfortunately, substance abuse and social isolation go hand-in-hand. In turn, this can spur more negative feelings. Both can lead to a lack of a support system that could otherwise prevent...
27Oct
How Long Does Crack Stay in Your System?
Wondering About Crack for a Drug Test?
Have you indulged in a bit of crack smoking recently? Are you worried about dirty urine for your PO, or that job interview you have lined up? Crack cocaine can be a dangerous drug, but you can come back from the edge of addiction. Keep...
15Sep
P2P Meth: The Rise of Super Meth
Methamphetamine use has long been prevalent in the U.S. It has been a significant contributor to the still ongoing drug abuse epidemic in the country. As the opioid epidemic and overdose deaths continue to rise in the U.S. over recent years, methamphetamine or meth has become one of the...
26Aug
Pink Meth: The Realities of Strawberry Methamphetamine
Get the Facts Behind Pink Meth
Many people are familiar with methamphetamine or crystal meth, thanks to headlines or the news in general. However, when the AMC show Breaking Bad became widely popular, it also helped bring the problems and dangers surrounding meth into the spotlight. At the same time though, the...
17Aug
EtG Test: What It Is and How It Works
Get Answers on EtG Tests and Alcohol Treatment Options at Icarus
EtG tests are one of the most common ways to verify recent alcohol consumption, but not a lot of people know what it is or how it works. There are various tests that medical professionals and government officials use to determine...
09Aug
Does Obamacare Cover Rehab?
As vital as rehab is to the recovery of those struggling with addiction, it unfortunately faces the same stigma as everything surrounding substance abuse and mental health. It can be difficult to seek help for paying for addiction treatment services, or even to find the right places to ask questions like...
