21 Powerful Songs About Sobriety
15Jan
08Jan
Why Does Cocaine Smell Like Gasoline?
Common Solvents in the Cocaine Production and Cutting Process
Some people report that illicit cocaine has a chemical or fuel-like smell, but street-drug odor can vary widely. When a gasoline-like smell is present, it may be related to solvents, adulterants, or contaminants involved in illicit processing. This article explains why that...
31Dec
Effective Emotional Self-Management in Substance Use Disorders
Understanding Emotional Regulation and Addictive Behaviors
If you or a loved one has drug and alcohol dependence, then you have probably had a first-row seat to a fast-paced show, complete with a vast range of intense emotions. You realize from these experiences and interactions that emotional self-management in substance use disorders...
27Dec
What is the Hardest Drug to Quit?
My Personal Experiences in Quitting and the Toughest Drugs to Leave Behind
Drug and alcohol addiction is a crippling situation no matter who the user is. No matter what the drug, when you suffer from an active addiction, you are at the mercy of the drug. Nothing else matters. So what are...
23Dec
How to Wean Off a Meth Addiction
Tapering Meth Withdrawal Symptoms Safely and Effectively
You've found yourself struggling with meth addiction, and have no idea how to get clean. I've been there. Following years of meth abuse, I got clean as a result of attending Icarus Behavioral Health in New Mexico. But it took work. It took a...
15Dec
Is Rehab Instead of Jail for Probation Violation Possible?
Get Answers on Attending Rehab When Struggling on Probation
Can someone in New Mexico go to rehab instead of jail for probation violation? Someone's struggle with substance abuse does not end based on a court order. Even those with the honest intention of stepping away from alcohol or drug-related offenses once...
08Dec
What to Say to Someone Who Relapsed
Approaching the Topic of Relapse to Support a Friend or Loved One
Recovery from drug and alcohol abuse is a tough journey, and it looks different for everybody. Before I checked myself into Icarus Behavioral Health, I was at my wit's end. I had been an alcoholic for nearly two...
01Dec
11 TV Shows on Addiction
Want to Watch a Show About Addiction? Here's Who Gets It Right
In the past, sitcoms and other fictionalized content dominated television ratings. Each week, viewers tuned in to watch the development of their favorite characters, hanging on to story arcs and exploration of various themes. Thanks to digital TV subscription apps,...
26Nov
What is an Aggravated DWI in New Mexico?
Understanding Aggravated DUI and Getting Support in New Mexico
You were caught driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and now you are facing charges and some serious consequences. Understanding those charges is essential to building a case that can cast reasonable doubt and minimize your sentencing. But what is an...
06Nov
What Happens if You Eat Cocaine?
