02Jun
18May
EMDR Therapy Albuquerque
There are many treatment modalities utilized in today’s world of psychology. Some have origins that date back decades, while others have come about relatively recently. These techniques are backed by numerous studies and peer-reviewed medical journals, all of which collectively point to their incredible efficacy and effectiveness in treating a...
09May
Rehabilitation Facilities in New Mexico
Finding the Right New Mexico Rehab
Because there are so many rehabilitation facilities in New Mexico, it can be difficult to make an informed decision when seeking treatment for yourself or a loved one. There are a few different ways to discern which rehabilitation facilities in New Mexico stand above the...
01May
Senate Bill 317 New Mexico
A Bill to Make Behavioral Health More Accessible
On Thursday, April 7, 2022, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed Senate Bill 317 New Mexico into law. This bill establishes the Health Care Affordability Fund which is set up to lower the cost of health insurance for working-class families. The bill also disallows...
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
