Does Going to Rehab Go On Your Record?
12Jun
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?
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...
14Mar
How Can You Help Someone with a Gambling Problem?
Know Problem Gambling and When to Get Someone Treatment Help
Someone you love is involved in heavy and compulsive gambling. You know that a loved one's gambling issue can lead to escalating behavioral concerns as well as increasingly alarming money problems. Now you're asking: How can you help someone with a...
08Mar
Why Does Meth Destroy Teeth?
Exploring How Meth Abuse Leads to Dental Decay
Meth mouth is a common issue that faces people struggling with substance abuse day in and day out. Your dental health can really take a nosedive as you struggle with addiction. Why does meth destroy teeth and gums? If you know the answer to...
28Feb
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...
14Feb
What Drugs Make You Nod Off?