21 Powerful Songs About Sobriety
15Jan
08Jan
Why Does Cocaine Smell Like Gasoline?
Common Solvents in the Cocaine Production and Cutting Process
Why does cocaine smell like a weird substance; namely, like gasoline? It turns out that the powerful stimulant, cocaine, is not famous only for its addictive properties. It also has a pungent, chemical smell that comes off as “gasoline-y” to many. But why...
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...
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...
06Nov
What Happens if You Eat Cocaine?
The Effects of Eating Cocaine and the Risks of Cocaine Overdose
I struggled with cocaine addiction off and on until I was in my mid-thirties. Before I finally got help at Icarus Behavioral Health, my cocaine use was out of control. I've ingested cocaine in just about every way you can...
30Oct
How to Tell if Adderall is Fake
Recognizing the Differences Between Real vs Counterfeit Adderall
Adderall is a common prescription medication for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. According to recent headlines, ADHD medication demands are on the rise. And unfortunately, there are shortages due to manufacturing issues. In the midst, there is a growing supply of...
14Oct
How Much Does Meth Cost?
The Prices of Meth Nationwide and Getting Help for a Deadly Habit
Meth addiction left me broke, homeless, and doing whatever I needed to do to get my next fix. By the time I got to Icarus Behavioral Health to address my drug abuse, I was in financial ruin due to...
25Sep
How Meth Affects Relationships
Meth and Its Effects on Families and Intimate Relationships
Meth addiction is a terrifying form of substance abuse. Take it from someone who struggled with meth use for over a decade. My mental health never suffered more than when I had an active addiction to crystal meth. If there's one drug...
01Sep
How Many People Use Meth in New Mexico?
An Overview of the Methamphetamine Epidemic in New Mexico
Did you know that the lifetime methamphetamine use in New Mexico dropped from 7.7% in 2007 to 1.6% in 2021? On page 150 of the New Mexico Substance Use State Epidemiology Profile 2024 (August), it states that the current meth use in...
06Aug
Getting Free Dental Grants for Recovering Addicts
