What Drugs Make You Nod Off?
14Feb
31Jan
Does Nevada Have a Good Samaritan Law for Overdoses?
Addressing Overdose Liability and Getting Help
What do you do in a moment of crisis when someone’s life is on the line? What if someone you love and care about is fighting for life due to a drug or alcohol overdose? As a bystander, your decision to intervene could be the...
19Jan
What Does Meth Do To Your Brain?
Get Guidance on How Meth Affects the Brain and Body
If you are watching a loved one struggle with meth addiction, you probably feel powerless. As you witness the accumulating negative health effects, you ask: What does meth do to your brain and body? Your concern is spot on. Methamphetamine use can...
03Jan
What Does Suboxone Do to You Mentally?
The Mental Health Considerations of Taking Suboxone
Suboxone is widely used in Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT). It is a treatment approach, that uses Suboxone, to treat opioid addiction and opioid use disorder. Sometimes, MAT strategies include another partial opioid agonist, buprenorphine – and naloxone, which is an opioid blocker. Suboxone, however, is...
28Dec
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...
22Dec
Can You Get Addicted to Benadryl?
Looking at the Addictive Properties of a Common Antihistamine
Can you get addicted to Benadryl? It’s not common but it can occur due to Benadryl abuse. Many people take it as a sleep aid but Benadryl addiction – psychological dependence – can lead to a ‘drug addiction’. It is an effective “itch...
16Dec
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...
09Dec
Rehabs That Allow Cell Phones
Knowing the Policies on Cell Phones at Rehab and Icarus Nevada
What are the rehabs that allow cell phones? Can I have my cell phone in rehab whether I’m in Nevada or elsewhere? It’s a common question people ask when entering rehab. And, the answer depends on the facility. At Icarus...
02Dec
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...
06Nov
What is DISA Drug Testing?
Understanding the Circumstances and Process for DISA Testing
If you are a DOT employee or work in a high-risk occupation, you have likely wondered: What is DISA drug testing? DISA drug tests are a program to help employers have a drug-free space and increase workplace safety. DISA is short for Drug...
21Oct
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...
13Oct
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...
24Sep
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...
13Sep
What are the Top Methadone Alternatives?
Icarus Nevada Offers Several MAT Options Beyond Methadone
Methadone is a popular type of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid addiction. Methadone is a synthetic opioid agonist that can be prescribed for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) treatment. It can also treat pain. Although Methadone is approved for opioid addiction, it has limitations...
07Sep
Who Pays for Sober Living Homes?