What to Say to Someone Who Relapsed
08Dec
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
Oral Health Support Resources for People in Recovery
Icarus Behavioral Health does not offer dental treatment services, this is a guide for finding such providers and resources across the United States, and we hope you find it helpful. Please do not call our facilities directly for grants, but refer to the resources...
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
