Creating a Relapse Autopsy
28Feb
30Jan
Refuge Recovery: Meetings and Philosophy
Looking into a Growing Source of Secular Support for Recovery
One of the biggest things I struggled with during early addiction recovery was the big focus on God during Alcoholics Anonymous. I can respect that belief in a higher power offers some people strength. For me, coming from the lowest point...
15Jan
21 Powerful Songs About Sobriety
Music About Sobriety and Reaching for Recovery
Those struggling with substance use disorders and battling to overcome addiction often find songs about addiction a source of recovery inspiration. Songs about sobriety help them gain insights into their substance abuse and makes them feel they're not alone. Besides that, many let the...
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...
25Oct
Does Kava Kava Show Up on a Drug Test?
What is Kava Kava and Why is It Gaining Popularity?
What is Kava and what does it contain? Can drinking Kava tea or consuming Kava prescription medications interfere with your daily routine? Most importantly for the sake of our resource, does kava kava show up on a drug test? We’ll answer those questions...
14May
How to Tell Someone You Relapsed
Practical and Personal Advice from a Relapser on What to Do
I can tell you from personal experience: the recovery process ain't easy. As rewarding as sobriety can be, it has its challenges. Substance abuse is an ongoing situation. I've had over a year of clean time up to this point,...
02Jan
Can You Be Homeless in Rehab?
Getting Support for Recovery and Additional Services at Icarus
When you're deep into addiction, you rarely know how to ask for help. As a homeless heroin addict, I had no good people in my life. I was on my way to dying of my addiction, and there wasn't anybody there to...
13Dec
Does Insurance Cover PTSD and Trauma Treatment?
Using Health Insurance for Trauma Programs at Icarus in NM
Suffering from a mental illness like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or struggling to cope with trauma is incredibly difficult. I saw this firsthand when my childhood best friend came back from deployment and suffered daily because of the experiences he had...
07Nov
Does Insurance Cover Rehab for Depression?
How to Find Out if Your Insurance Covers Depression Rehab
Conventional depression treatment like going to therapy and taking medication does not work for everyone. Rehab for depression is a more intensive treatment that can get you through the crisis and put the support in place you need to feel like...
27Oct
What is the Heroin Recovery Rate?
