The Benefits of Quitting Weed: A Personal Perspective
26May
30Apr
What is Injustice Trauma?
Get an Outline, Answers, and Support Options for PTSD at Icarus
Injustice trauma can take an extreme physical and emotional toll. People in marginalized groups who experience injustice trauma face post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health concerns at a higher rate than the general population. No one deserves to endure...
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 Guide to Recovery and Relapse for Concerned Loved Ones
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...
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...
23Mar
How Long Does a Nervous Breakdown Last?
Get Answers from Personal Experiences of Nervous Breakdown
Going through a mental health crisis is a scary situation. Anytime you are battling things going on in your own mind, it's going to be complicated. Having gone through a nervous breakdown myself, I am well aware of the complex feelings and...
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...
19Feb
Motivational Interviewing: Stages of Changes
