What is Injustice Trauma?
30Apr
26Apr
What to Do if Someone Overdoses?
Using Effective Methods to Prevent Drug Overdose
If you have a friend or family member who uses drugs, you have probably wondered at some time or another what to do if someone overdoses. Acting quickly can save a life if you suspect alcohol poisoning, opioid overdose, prescription drug abuse, or other...
18Apr
Am I Asexual or Traumatized?
Getting Answers and Support to Overcome Trauma from Icarus
Sexual trauma is, unfortunately, very prevalent. People who have been sexually abused or who have endured another form of sexual trauma and violence may notice a number of different effects, such as problems with intimacy and relationships, mental health concerns, physical health...
02Apr
Why Do Addicts Relapse When Things Are Good?
A Personal Relapse Autopsy Guide for Returning to Recovery
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 really...
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...
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...
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?
A Look at How I Found Out the Hard Way About Stimulant Abuse
Dealing with an Adderall addiction is a life altering situation. Everything revolves around it. Before you know it, you're either at rock bottom or close to it. When I got to Icarus Behavioral Health I was still in...
29Feb
What is the Blues Drug?
