Failed a DISA Drug Test? What May Happen Next and How to Respond
17Jun
06Jun
Drugs that Cause Skin Picking and Sores
A Guide to Substance Use and Skin Picking Disorders
Skin picking is an unfortunate side effect that makes the effects of potent drugs more visible. The best way to stop skin-picking disorders is to eliminate drug abuse. However, you may wonder whether your substance use is really the cause. Let's get...
20May
Does Meth Cause Cancer?
Looking at the Toxic Nature of Being a Tweaker
Meth is one of the most hazardous chemicals that you can put in your body. My own meth abuse lasted many years and led me down some very dark roads. The adverse health effects were dreadful. My mental health was in...
08May
11 Searing Meth Movies: Fulfill the Need for Speed
A Look at the Best Methamphetamine Movies Ever Made
Lights! Camera! Meth! From the big screen to the silver screen, and blockbusters to independent documentaries, methamphetamine has unfortunately carved out a notorious role in American folklore and movie culture. Talented writers and amateur directors from Hollywood to the backwoods have spun...
02Mar
Is Adderall Meth or is Adderall Like Meth?
A Look at How I Found Out the Hard Way About Stimulant Abuse
Dealing with an Adderall addiction is a life altering situation. Everything revolves around it. Before you know it, you're either at rock bottom or close to it. When I got to Icarus Behavioral Health I was still in...
24Dec
Can You Force Someone into Rehab in New Mexico?
Getting Answers and Support for a Loved One at Icarus
If you have a loved one with a mental health or substance use disorder, you want what’s best for them. You are likely rightfully worried about what will happen if they do not seek appropriate treatment. Unfortunately, many people who need...
20Dec
Why Do I Keep Relapsing?
A Personal Story of Relapse and Recovery
The addiction recovery process is not always easy or fun. In my experience with drug addiction, relapse has unfortunately been a big part of it. I've relapsed multiple times, and each time it happens, I feel like a failure. I've been to multiple recovery...
04Dec
Meth Mites
A Personal Story of How Meth Abuse Took Over My Life
Meth addiction not only destroyed my body, but it nearly made me lose my sanity as well. Chronic meth abuse causes physical and psychological damage that a lot of other drugs don't. For me personally, I would stay awake for...
27Jul
Street Names for Meth
Knowing Meth Slang and Getting Help for a Loved One
Do you suspect your loved one may be using meth? Perhaps you have heard them talking and believe they have been using code names for this drug. Keep reading to find out which street names are regularly used for meth. Meth is...
20Jul
Does Cocaine Cause Hair Loss?
