Worksheets for People Out of Inpatient Treatment
22Jun
20Jun
Do You Get Drug Tested at a Substance Abuse Evaluation?
Learn the Components of a DUI or Drug and Alcohol Evaluation
There are multiple situations that could lead to the need for a substance abuse evaluation. For example, if you are caught driving under the influence, an evaluation might be conducted to determine the extent of your problem with drugs and...
18Jun
Can Drugs Seep Through Your Pores?
Detecting the Odor of Drug Use From a Loved One's Sweat
Have you ever hugged or come into close contact with someone and noticed a strong, unfamiliar scent coming from their body? It may resemble a chemical, sour, or metallic odor. This is far more common than you might be aware...
16Jun
How to Come Down From Crack
How to Recover From Cocaine Addiction Safely and Successfully
A cocaine comedown can be disorienting and have uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. Fortunately, medical professionals can help manage the physical and psychological symptoms of a stimulant crash, which happens within a few hours of the last use. Knowing how to come down from crack...
12Jun
Does Going to Rehab Go On Your Record?
All You Need to Know About Your Privacy When Going to Rehab
A common question many people have when considering going to rehab is: does going to rehab go on your record? The short answer is no, if we are talking about public records, it does not. Like the rest of...
31May
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...
21May
Gamblers Anonymous Meeting Topics
Topics to Incorporate In a Gamblers Anonymous Meeting
Gambling addiction is a serious problem that can affect anyone. What starts as a harmless distraction can escalate into problem gambling, negatively interfering with one’s personal, work, and social life. Gamblers Anonymous is a platform that provides an understanding and supportive environment for people...
14May
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...
07May
Does Cocaine Make Your Stomach Hurt?
How Cocaine Affects Your Digestive System and Body
Many people know cocaine’s effects on the brain, but its impact on your body, including various health consequences, is less understood. You may be unaware how this drug can cause abdominal pain and also damage your digestive system. Cocaine use can start as a...
29Apr
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...
21Apr
Is Marijuana Addictive Physically or Psychologically?
Get a Full Understanding of How Marijuana Addiction Can Develop
Many people believe that smoking marijuana is safe. After all it's sold legally throughout Nevada and several nearby states. You may have second thoughts and ask yourself: Is marijuana addictive physically or psychologically? The short answer is yes. You can develop...
14Apr
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...
07Apr
What is a DBT House?
Understanding the DBT House Model and its Role in Treatment
Dialectical behavior therapy is a frequently used treatment model that assists in gaining coping skills for both addiction and mental health issues. One of the tools that many clinicians will use is known as the DBT house. But what is a...
23Mar
NA Meeting Topics
How to Prepare for the Most Common NA Meeting Topics and Topic Ideas for NA Chairs
Narcotics Anonymous meetings are an excellent tool for anyone striving for lasting recovery. The same NA meeting topics tend to be used again and again because they are proven effective. This page will help you...
16Mar
Does Smoking Weed Cause Acne?