A Grateful Addict Will Never Use

A Grateful Addict Will Never Use

The Amazing Power of Appreciation in Recovery From Addiction

During my active addiction, I rarely felt gratitude for anything. I lived a very selfish life. I was an addict for almost two decades, and everything revolved around me and my ability and desire to get high. My drug addiction made me...

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Do Detox Kits Work for Drug Tests

Do Detox Kits Work for Drug Tests?

Getting Answers and Treatment Options at Icarus in Nevada

Have you found yourself faced with a drug screen, knowing that you probably were going to fail? You meant to refrain from drinking or using, but the temptation was just too much. Maybe you're struggling to stay sober, or the temptation of...

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Addiction Recovery Quotes

Top 40 Addiction Recovery Quotes from Icarus

Get Our Favorite Inspirational Words to Celebrate Sobriety

Addiction recovery is one of the most difficult battles any human being could ever face. It's essentially a never-ending war spent wrestling with substance, wrestling with demons - and worst of all, wrestling with yourself. Despite the struggles along the recovery journey, the...

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Will Rehab Help My Court Case

Will Rehab Help My Court Case?

Getting Treatment Center Help to Lessen Legal Consequences

As someone who's been actively engaged in substance abuse, you may have known that somewhere along the line you'd likely cross the criminal justice system as a result. Unfortunately, one of the major ripple effects of substance abuse is often finding yourself on...

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Is Ketamine Withdrawal Real

Is Ketamine Withdrawal Real?

Getting Effective Ketamine Detox Options at Icarus in Nevada

My ketamine addiction began in college and led to me dropping out and eventually living a life of crime. Ketamine abuse is becoming more and more prevalent among those looking for drugs that are more on the psychedelic side. I was always...

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Can You Overdose on Cocaine

Can You Overdose on Cocaine?

Get the Risks of Cocaine and Support to Quit at Icarus Nevada

So you've come to find answers and want to know: can you overdose on cocaine? A cocaine addiction is all consuming and almost lends itself to flirting with overdose. In my own life, my cocaine abuse led to...

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Alcohol Withdrawal Insomnia

Alcohol Withdrawal Insomnia

Navigating Alcohol Detox Successfully at Icarus in Nevada

Problems with alcohol often come with damaging physical effects and negative consequences- but that doesn't always mean it's easy to quit. The path to recovery is an uphill battle and a big part of the battle is learning to manage symptoms like alcohol...

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What to Bring to Rehab

What to Bring to Rehab

Packing the Essentials for a Treatment Center Stay

After making the important decision to seek inpatient treatment at a rehab facility, the rest of the process can be smooth sailing. One of the most important things you can do to make your stay easier is to pack accordingly. It can be...

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SMART Recovery Las Vegas

SMART Recovery: Las Vegas

Getting Recovery Support from SMART and Icarus in Nevada

Are you looking for a proven and effective way to combat substance use with recovery training? Self-management is easier than ever with the SMART Recovery system. This four-step process yields some promising results even as research into its efficacy is ongoing. Much...

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Cocaine Anonymous Las Vegas

Cocaine Anonymous Las Vegas

A 12 Step Program for Cocaine in Sin City

Do you live in Las Vegas and are struggling with cocaine or crack? You are not alone. Countless others in the Las Vegas area are in the same situation. Fortunately, there is a solution for support to get clean, in the form...

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Nevada Drug Test Laws

Nevada Drug Test Laws

Knowing What to Expect for Drug Screening Tests in Nevada

Are you from Nevada and are concerned about an upcoming drug test? Different states have different drug testing laws, so to gain a clear understanding of what will happen, you need to specifically know about Nevada drug testing laws. While pre-employment testing...

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A Guide to the NA Meeting Format

Find Substance Abuse Support with Narcotics Anonymous

Coming to Narcotics Anonymous for the first time can be daunting. You likely will have just stopped using drugs, or alcohol, so everything feels new, and it can be overwhelming being around so many new people. Plus, the NA meeting format is likely to...

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Crack High

How Long Does a Crack High Last?

Get Facts to Help a Loved One with Cocaine

If you're here, you may be thinking about trying crack cocaine. Our advice is: don't! Crack cocaine is incredibly addictive and smoking it even once may be enough to get you hooked. Or you may be wondering about the effects of crack...

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