13Feb
06Feb
Can You Overdose on Meth?
Meth Overdose: Warning Signs and Recovery Methods
Exactly what is Crystal Meth, and why is it such a powerful drug, quietly wreaking so much havoc in the shadow of the opioid epidemic? Crystal meth is a neurotoxin that stays in the brain longer and causes severe harm, despite its similarities to meth,...
31Jan
How to Sign Up for Medicaid in New Mexico
Getting the Insurance Coverage You Need for Rehab
Paying for the resources you need to support substance use issues can be costly, especially if you lack health coverage. The good news is that you may have options, particularly if you are a low-income adult or meet other criteria with the Human...
24Jan
Personalized Addiction Treatment
Choosing Personalized Treatment for Substance Abuse
There are a wide variety of names used by rehab facilities to characterize their personalized addiction treatment programs since there are just as many ways to treat drug abuse. The ability to tailor care to each client is one of these distinguishing features. What does it...
18Jan
AA Meetings: Santa Fe
AA Meetings and Addiction Treatment in Santa Fe, NM
Drinking alcohol is often a pleasant way to relax and socialize for many people. However, excessive alcohol consumption is detrimental to your health and can negatively affect your loved ones. If you suffer from a substance use disorder (SUD) or alcohol use...
29Dec
Why is Heroin so Addictive?
Exploring the Roots of Heroin Addiction
Heroin addiction is an intense form of drug abuse. It's difficult to overcome drug addiction, but a drug like heroin requires a unique struggle. Opiate addiction is physical and mental. It's all-consuming. If you don't have the drug for an extended period of time, the...
21Dec
Fentapills
The Risks of Fake Prescription Pills
An overdose from fentapills is extremely likely no matter what your addiction or how high your tolerance is. I had been using heroin for several years before I entered treatment at Icarus Behavioral Health and had already overdosed once because of fentapills. The rise of fentanyl...
28Nov
Can Cocaine Kill You?
Can Coke Actually Kill?
Cocaine is one of the most popular drugs globally. This dangerous drug is a potent stimulant that is highly addictive and can seriously affect your health. However, the psychostimulant has a reputation as a safe ‘party drug’ in some circles. But can cocaine kill you? You might think...
20Nov
Substance Abuse and Social Isolation
How Substance Use Can Lead to Loneliness
Are you tired of feeling lonely as a result of your drug or alcohol use? Unfortunately, substance abuse and social isolation go hand-in-hand. In turn, this can spur more negative feelings. Both can lead to a lack of a support system that could otherwise prevent...
14Nov
