Why Does Cocaine Smell Like Gasoline?
08Jan
31Dec
Effective Emotional Self-Management in Substance Use Disorders
Understanding Emotional Regulation and Addictive Behaviors
If you or a loved one has drug and alcohol dependence, then you have probably had a first-row seat to a fast-paced show, complete with a vast range of intense emotions. You realize from these experiences and interactions that emotional self-management in substance use disorders...
27Dec
What is the Hardest Drug to Quit?
My Personal Experiences in Quitting and the Toughest Drugs to Leave Behind
Drug and alcohol addiction is a crippling situation no matter who the user is. No matter what the drug, when you suffer from an active addiction, you are at the mercy of the drug. Nothing else matters. So what are...
15Dec
Is Rehab Instead of Jail for Probation Violation Possible?
Get Answers on Attending Rehab When Struggling on Probation
Can someone in New Mexico go to rehab instead of jail for probation violation? Someone's struggle with substance abuse does not end based on a court order. Even those with the honest intention of stepping away from alcohol or drug-related offenses once...
01Dec
11 TV Shows on Addiction
Want to Watch a Show About Addiction? Here's Who Gets It Right
In the past, sitcoms and other fictionalized content dominated television ratings. Each week, viewers tuned in to watch the development of their favorite characters, hanging on to story arcs and exploration of various themes. Thanks to digital TV subscription apps,...
26Nov
What is an Aggravated DWI in New Mexico?
Understanding Aggravated DUI and Getting Support in New Mexico
You were caught driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and now you are facing charges and some serious consequences. Understanding those charges is essential to building a case that can cast reasonable doubt and minimize your sentencing. But what is an...
20Nov
Is PTSD Neurodivergent?
Guidance on CPTSD and PTSD on the Neurodivergence Spectrum
Did you know that the United States government estimates that about 12 million American adults, or about 6% of the population, will experience PTSD symptoms within their lifetime? If you or a loved one struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), you might...
13Nov
Relationships in Early Recovery
A Personal Account of Considering Relationships in Early Sobriety
My life has been a rollercoaster and in recovery, although it's improved, I still have ups and downs (like everyone does I suppose). But let's be clear: the decision to get clean and overcome substance abuse is a life-changing situation. It is an...
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
