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Does Smoking Weed Cause Acne - Icarus

Does Smoking Weed Cause Acne?

Understanding the Relationship Between Weed and Acne Breakouts

When you look in the mirror, the first thing you likely notice about yourself is the quality of your skin. Acne breakouts can impact your self-esteem dramatically, but pinpointing its cause can be a real challenge. Does smoking weed cause acne, and what...

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How Long Does the Smell of Weed Last - Icarus

How Long Does the Smell of Weed Last?

How to Overcome Addiction and Get Rid of Weed Smell for Good

Someone is coming over.  You don't want them to be hit with the weed smell when they walk through the door.  How long does the smell of weed last?  Even more importantly, how do you quickly eliminate smells that...

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PTSD is Ruining My Relationship

PTSD is Ruining My Relationship | Getting Support

Tips for Managing PTSD and Relationships Successfully

I don’t like talking about what happened on the worst day of my life. After what happened, I had a hard time staying connected to reality. My days all blended together and I felt numb to the world around me. At the end of the...

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How Does Problem Gambling Affect Families

How Does Problem Gambling Affect Families?

The Ripple Effects of Gambling Addiction on the Family Unit

How does problem gambling affect families? When a loved one has a gambling addiction, the impact of the problematic behavior extends beyond just the gambler. Visualize what happens when you drop a pebble into a pond - it makes multiple rings...

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What is the Cost of Failure to Launch Programs

What is the Cost of Failure to Launch Programs?

A Cost Benefit Analysis of FtL Programs for Young Adults

A failure-to-launch program can provide a supportive environment for young adults struggling from their teenage years to adulthood. It can be frustrating for parents and families when grown children don't pursue college or hold down a job. Failure to launch programs supports...

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How Long Does Cocaine Stay in Your System

How Long Does Cocaine Stay in Your System?

The Duration of Cocaine and Crack in Urine and the Body

Derived from the coca plant, cocaine is a highly addictive drug. Currently, cocaine, or “coke,” is a Schedule II controlled substance due to the potential for substance abuse. If you’re asking, “How long does cocaine stay in your system?” you...

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How to Comedown from Cocaine

How to Comedown from Cocaine

Get Insights on the Cocaine Crash and Use it to Get Help

For those with a love of cocaine, the coming down can be brutal. The final product of cocaine use, otherwise known as the cocaine comedown or cocaine withdrawal, can be overwhelming, triggering significant anxiety and paranoia. Exhaustion, irritability, anxiousness, and...

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12 Recovery Journal Prompts

12 Recovery Journal Prompts

Practicing Daily Journaling Prompts for Sobriety Success

Why should you keep a recovery journal? While very valuable as a record and motivational resource, at Icarus Nevada, we understand that it can be hard to get started. Our recovery journal prompts can help you identify and express your thoughts and emotions and commit...

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Can You Overdose on Crack

Can You Overdose on Crack?

Get Answers on ODing from Crack Cocaine and Support Options

In 2023, there were roughly 107,543 drug overdose deaths in the United States. For individuals and families affected by any form of substance use or addiction, overdose is a very valid and serious fear. This is especially true given that...

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15 Anxiety Journal Prompts

15 Anxiety Journal Prompts

Get Help Self Soothing and Overcome Anxiety Through Journaling

When you're feeling anxious, it can impact many areas of your mental health. The edginess and racing thoughts can make your emotions feel like a tinder box, and you fear the next person you encounter is the spark that will set your...

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Can You Go to Rehab With Pending Charges

Can You Go to Rehab With Pending Charges?

Get Help for a Successful Legal Outcome at Icarus Nevada

Substance abuse can impact anyone. However, what most people do not realize is just how easy it is to enter a serious legal situation resulting from drinking and drug use. If you experience drug or alcohol addiction, you may encounter a...

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Why Do People Rub Cocaine On Their Gums

Why Do People Rub Cocaine On Their Gums?

Gumming Cocaine and Oral Issues Caused by Cocaine Abuse

You may have seen it in the movies - people who use cocaine by rubbing the white powder on their gums. Or maybe you've noticed a loved one doing this and been concerned. Perhaps you've even asked yourself: Why do people rub cocaine...

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