Senate Bill 317 New Mexico
01May
18Apr
SMART Recovery Meetings
SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training) is an effective alternative to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). In this treatment modality, participants learn techniques that enable them to continue progressing in their recovery. While we also support 12 step recovery, the team at Icarus Behavioral Health embraces SMART Recovery as an evidence-based...
10Apr
Vaping and Drugs: What You Need to Know
You look around you and discover that there are a lot of people who vape today. TikTok and YouTube and vaping drug use have popularized this culture although they claim that they’ve cracked down on these types of videos. Due to the popularity of vaping it’s important to understand more...
22Mar
Treatment that Considers Trauma
Icarus Embraces a Trauma Informed Treatment Model
The following article will explain why it’s important that healthcare providers learn about Trauma-Informed Care (TIC), which means using an approach based on sound science and best practices to identify people who may have experienced traumatic events. This identification allows mental health professionals to...
08Mar
Mental Health for Mothers
For many women, the arrival of a baby brings with it joy and excitement that can be hard to contain. After all, you've been waiting years for this moment! But even if your happiness shows through in your smile or giggle, not everyone will share in your joy. That's where the...
22Feb
Looking Closer at Cocaine and its Effects
Taking a Deep Dive Into the Effects of Cocaine
Cocaine is a powerful stimulant derived from coca leaves found mostly in South America. The active ingredient is called cocaine hydrochloride (HCl), which comes in two forms -- free base or powdered cocaine. When snorted through the nose into the nasal cavity, it...
08Feb
What to Pack for Treatment
Packing to be Properly Prepared for Rehab
The days leading up to an individual leaving for alcohol or substance abuse disorder treatment can produce a mixed bag of feelings. Excitement, nervousness, anxiety, and even elements of fear are all typical and normally arrive as a byproduct of preparing to enter the...
06Feb
Treatment Frequently Asked Questions
Our Top Rehab FAQs
Entering any behavioral health or substance abuse treatment program is a significant step for any individual to take on the road to recovery. However, clients often have certain reservations associated with entering any treatment program. It’s not uncommon for clients to experience feelings of anxiety or nervousness in...
04Feb
