What Does a Meth Pipe Look Like?
21Feb
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...
24Jan
What is Pink Cocaine?
Understanding the Tuci Drug and How it Differs from Cocaine
Despite all the recent attention to pink cocaine in the news, did you know that the Drug Enforcement Agency (or DEA) does not classify ‘pink cocaine’ as “a common drug?” On the other hand, while many try to understand ‘what is...
20Jan
What Drug Makes You Grind Your Teeth?
The Surprising Answers on Drugs That Induce Tooth Grinding
Did you know that teeth grinding can become a “destructive habit” if you don’t get the right dental treatment? It is a distressing condition that can lead to oral pain and even severe tooth decay. It is a distressing condition, often...
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?
