Is PTSD Neurodivergent?
20Nov
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
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...
25Oct
Does Kava Kava Show Up on a Drug Test?
What is Kava Kava and Why is It Gaining Popularity?
What is Kava and what does it contain? Can drinking Kava tea or consuming Kava prescription medications interfere with your daily routine? Most importantly for the sake of our resource, does kava kava show up on a drug test? We’ll answer those questions...
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...
17Sep
Does the VA Offer Rehab for PTSD?
Getting PTSD Treatment Support from the Veterans Administration
Becoming a United States Armed Forces member is an honorable career move - perhaps one of the bravest that someone entering the workforce can undertake. Unfortunately, this decision also carries certain inherent risks and challenges that may stick with any military member during...
09Sep
What is Tweaking?
Understanding the Meth Subculture and Getting a Loved One Help
To understand meth abuse, one must understand that there are levels of psychosis that drive you to the edge of sanity. When I finally sought treatment at Icarus Behavioral Health, I was tweaking hard following a week-long meth binge. I was...
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...
28Aug
What Happens if You Leave Court Ordered Rehab?
