AA Amends Script PDF and Guidance
22Jul
17Jul
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...
22Jun
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....
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...
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...
08Jun
Can You Go to an AA Meeting Drunk?
There are No Rules Against Going to an AA Meeting Drunk
The only requirement to join Alcoholics Anonymous is the desire to stop drinking. This is read at just about every AA meeting. If you are wondering, "can you go to an AA meeting drunk?", the answer is yes. In fact,...
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...
30Mar
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...
07Feb
45 AA Meeting Topics to Jumpstart Dialogue
Suggestions on Meeting Topics for Alcoholics Anonymous
My alcoholism left me broken and searching for a higher purpose in life. When I began the recovery process, I didn't know what to expect. I was afraid every day that I would relapse and fall back into my old ways. Maintaining sobriety is...
12Jan
How Long Does Alcohol Stay in Your Urine?
Get Guidance on How Long Alcohol Stays in the System and More
People are issued drug tests for many reasons. Whether for probation or parole guidelines, custody court, or conditions of work, many of us have found ourselves anxiously awaiting the results of a drug screening after unwinding with a few...
16Dec
What is the Cost of Failure to Launch Programs?