Author - Cynthia Trujillo

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How Long Does Alcoholic Neuropathy Take to Go Away?

The Effects of Chronic Alcohol Consumption on Your Nerve Tissue

Have you noticed unusual sensations in your arms and legs, difficulty walking, or numbness? If you feel these symptoms and struggle with an alcohol addiction, it may be time to consider the root cause: a case of alcoholic neuropathy. Without treatment, those...

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What Is A Dry Drunk and What is Dry Drunk Syndrome - Icarus Behavioral Health Nevada

What Is A Dry Drunk and What is Dry Drunk Syndrome?

Knowing the Signs And Symptoms of Dry Drunk Syndrome

Did you know that putting down the booze isn't as simple as just deciding to quit one day? You may experience a range of symptoms and side effects if you don't explore robust treatment options from the outset. It will be increasingly difficult...

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How Does TikTok Affect Mental Health?

TikTok's Impact on Mental Health Treatment and Diagnoses

Social media apps like TikTok can have positive and negative effects on well-being. On one hand, users have a chance to share personal stories, which can be comforting and sincerely helpful. On the other hand, the exposure to harmful content is high on...

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35 Quotes on Sobriety and Getting Sober

Our Favorite Motivational Quotes for Sobriety and Recovery

When you choose a sober life over addiction, you make life-changing commitments. You may know in your heart that you have gained freedom, health, and the ability to live in the present moment. When you feel you might waver, sobriety quotes can provide the...

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A List of Character Defects: PDF and Guide

Identifying and Removing Character Defects in Recovery

You've probably heard the saying that the recovery process is all about progress, not perfection. That includes facing things about ourselves that we aren't very proud of. When you're working through a 12-Step program, you gain great insight into your strengths and shortcomings. That's where...

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Drug Dream Meanings and Myths - Icarus Behavioral Health Nevada

Drug Dream Meanings and Myths

Coping With Drug Dreams During Addiction Recovery

When you halt substance abuse and enter addiction treatment, your brain and body can react in a variety of ways. Most people are aware of drug and alcohol withdrawal symptoms, which affect people during the earliest stages of their recovery journey. But, some other...

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How to Have A Healthy Relationship After Trauma - Icarus Nevada

How to Have A Healthy Relationship After Trauma

A Guide on Building Healthier Relationships After Trauma

You're a trauma survivor. After a lengthy, challenging healing process, you have had tremendous personal growth. You're ready to form meaningful connections with a potential new relationship partner. But you also want to know how to have a healthy relationship after trauma. Icarus...

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How to Clean Your System from Cocaine

Understanding the Measures Needed to Clean Cocaine from Your System

If you found this article trying to understand how to clean your system from cocaine, you are in the right place. Despite the internet being full of cocaine detox hacks, there are no scientifically-proven or safe shortcuts to speed up the...

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Worksheets for People Out of Inpatient Treatment - Icarus Nevada

Worksheets for People Out of Inpatient Treatment

Addiction and Mental Health Worksheets That Support Your Recovery

Congratulations on successfully making it through residential treatment. Now, it’s time to start a new sober life filled with motivation. Even though your medical care provider prepares you for life outside an inpatient facility, it’s normal to feel uncertain about the days ahead....

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MAT for Alcohol Abuse

MAT for Alcohol Abuse

Medication-Assisted Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder at Icarus Nevada

Binge drinking is a common practice in modern drinking culture. We have normalized drinking habits that are unhealthy from many perspectives, so much so that it has become a social and psychological crutch. Drinking is supposed to be a social lubricant, but in...

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Guidance on Somatic Shaking Therapy and How it Works

Guidance on Somatic Shaking Therapy and How it Works

Looking at the Details and Benefits of a Somatic Shaking Practice

Somatic shaking therapy is a body-based therapy that can help relieve emotional and physical tension. Often used for trauma recovery, somatic shaking exercises create a cathartic release. It’s a great practice to add to your toolkit, with few to no...

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Books About Gambling Addiction

Books About Gambling Addiction

The Best Literature Resources on Gambling Addiction

Gambling addiction is a complicated and misunderstood condition that can ruin families, relationships, and finances, and leave someone entirely destitute. A compulsive gambler is diagnosed with a behavioral disorder, sharing many of the same psychological aspects with a drug addict, including the way gambling addiction...

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What Does Crack Smell Like When Smoked

What Does Crack Smell Like When Smoked?

Maybe you suspect that a loved one has a drug problem, but you want to find proof first. Perhaps you are the one using the drugs and want to know if your friends and family can smell it in your home. No matter the reason, it's important to know: what...

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Does Alcohol Show Up On a Drug Test for Work

Does Alcohol Show Up On a Drug Test for Work?

What You Need To Know About Drinking Before a Drug Test

Many companies test for a variety of substances as a condition of employment. But, does alcohol show up on a drug test for work? We'll explore that question and related points on the page below. Individuals who are concerned about their...

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