Getting Free Dental Grants for Recovering Addicts
06Aug
17Jul
What Percent of Meth Addicts Recover?
Looking at Statistics and How to Attain Lasting Meth Recovery
When you or a loved one are struggling with meth addiction, you might want to know the statistics that can help offer hope for a successful recovery. So, what percent of meth addicts recover and go on to live healthy and...
25Jun
Is Skin Picking Self Harm?
Get an Understanding of Skin Picking and Support to Quit at Icarus
Is skin-picking self-harm? This question is often presented by family members and loved ones of those who suffer from a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder, often accompanied by substance abuse. Skin-picking disorder is a complex, deep-rooted psychological behavior that's defined...
17Jun
You Failed a DISA Drug Test: What Comes Next
Get Information and Support for Return to Duty at Icarus Today
When a contractor or employee fails a drug test from DISA, there are some serious consequences that result. A failed DISA drug test marks the beginning of a chain of events required to reinstate you in your career and get...
11Jun
Can You Get Meth Out of Your System Faster?
The Half Life of Meth and Accelerating the Process of Meth Detox
Maybe your employer requires routine drug testing, but you slipped up and used meth recently. There are many occasions when you may be faced with drug testing and want to know: Can you get meth out of your system...
06Jun
Drugs that Cause Skin Picking and Sores
A Guide to Substance Use and Skin Picking Disorders
Skin picking is an unfortunate side effect that makes the effects of potent drugs more visible. The best way to stop skin-picking disorders is to eliminate drug abuse. However, you may wonder whether your substance use is really the cause. Let's get...
20May
Does Meth Cause Cancer?
Looking at the Toxic Nature of Being a Tweaker
Meth is one of the most hazardous chemicals that you can put in your body. My own meth abuse lasted many years and led me down some very dark roads. The adverse health effects were dreadful. My mental health was in...
08May
11 Searing Meth Movies: Fulfill the Need for Speed
A Look at the Best Methamphetamine Movies Ever Made
Lights! Camera! Meth! From the big screen to the silver screen, and blockbusters to independent documentaries, methamphetamine has unfortunately carved out a notorious role in American folklore and movie culture. Talented writers and amateur directors from Hollywood to the backwoods have spun...
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...
04Dec
Meth Mites
A Personal Story of How Meth Abuse Took Over My Life
Meth addiction not only destroyed my body, but it nearly made me lose my sanity as well. Chronic meth abuse causes physical and psychological damage that a lot of other drugs don't. For me personally, I would stay awake for...
27Jul
Street Names for Meth
Knowing Meth Slang and Getting Help for a Loved One
Do you suspect your loved one may be using meth? Perhaps you have heard them talking and believe they have been using code names for this drug. Keep reading to find out which street names are regularly used for meth. Meth is...
20Jun
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...
08Jun
What Does Meth Taste Like?
Recognizing Meth Abuse and Addiction
Methamphetamine is a powerful and highly addictive drug that has become more and more commonly found throughout the country. Methamphetamine can be used as a stimulant prescription medication to help treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and as an aid in weight loss. As cases of meth...
23May
Is Blue Meth Real?
What is Blue Meth?
While it may sound like a made-up concept, the form of meth called “blue meth” is actually real. Of course, it is a relatively new type of meth, which is why many people may not have yet heard of it. Traditional meth is typically clear in appearance...
18May
Coolio Overdose: The Real Story
From Gangsta’s Paradise to a Tragic Death
On September 28, 2022, the hip-hop rapper Coolio died from an accidental drug overdose. He was found dead at his friend’s home in Los Angeles, a city well-known for its history of drug and alcohol abuse. As a gifted artist, Artis Leon Ivey Jr. produced...
14May
What is Tina?
Crystal Meth Slang: What is Tina?
The drug “Tina” is a slang term used to refer to crystal meth. It is believed to have been coined by the LGBTQ+ community, and is short for “Christina,” or crystal meth. Stimulants like ‘the Tina drug’ still have consistent popularity among gay men and...
03May
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...
22Mar
Meth Relapse
