Why Do I Keep Relapsing?
20Dec
13Nov
Addiction Recovery Tools
Choosing Your Recovery Toolbox to Support Staying Clean
Addiction is a lonely and isolating illness that does a good job of convincing you that everything is okay. Nobody believes that they have a problem while they’re experiencing an addiction, including me. It was a battle for my mind that I was...
07Aug
Trauma Response Quiz
Understanding Responses to Trauma and Treatment Options
Icarus Behavioral Health is a trusted partner in navigating the complex mental health and recovery journey. We understand that life can sometimes feel jarring. Imagine taking a peaceful nap. Your sweet slumber is soon interrupted abruptly by a lightning bolt and a thunder crack. Trauma,...
26Jun
Signs Your Liver is Healing from Alcohol
Getting Sober and the Path to Hepatic Healing
Among the various concerns related to alcohol intake, and reasons for seeking alcohol rehab, severe liver damage is one of the most serious. Liver function is crucial to a number of important body processes including processing the blood and aiding in digestion. Alcohol...
30May
Gaslighting Childhood Trauma
The Lingering Effects of Being Gaslit as a Child
Having a parent gaslight you as a child can cause long-term trauma. You may have difficulty questioning your own judgment, have self-confidence issues, and may struggle with relationships with other people. Keep reading to find out what a gaslighting parent looks like,...
28Mar
Long Term Effects of Bulimia
What This Eating Disorder Can Do to Your Health Long-Term
Eating disorders are insidious and many people have a hard time putting their finger on the exact moment that they began. Bulimia nervosa is characterized by binging and purging behaviors, but self-induced vomiting can lead to long-term consequences for your health....
22Mar
Meth Relapse
What a Relapse Is, How to Prevent it, and Next Steps to Take
Are you part of the 2.5 million people who reported using methamphetamine in the last twelve months? Meth addiction is more common than many people realize -- and so is meth relapse. When you enter into substance...
21Feb
CPTSD vs PTSD
Differences Between PTSD and C PTSD
Many people have some understanding of PTSD, but not so many know what CPTSD is. In this article, we look at exactly what both of these mental issues are, and why the treatment of Complex PTSD is increasingly sought after across the United States. If...
13Feb
Phenomenon of Craving
Alcohol and Drug Abuse and the Sensation of Craving
What do we know about the phenomenon of craving? This saying goes back decades and is included in a passage from the Alcoholics Anonymous book. How can this passage about the phenomenon of craving and Alcoholics Anonymous be useful today, even for clients...
24Jan
