Drug Abuse and Addiction

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Are There Inpatient Rehab Centers for Marijuana Abuse?

Icarus Offers Residential Marijuana Abuse Treatment in Nevada

Since recreational use of marijuana has been legal in Nevada since 2017, marijuana use has increased, a phenomenon being witnessed in many states across the country. Although not everyone who tries cannabis gets addicted, marijuana dependency and its repercussions are a very real...

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Why is Fish Scale Cocaine Risky?

Looking at the Nature of Fish Scale Cocaine and Treatment Options

Did you know that not all cocaine is created equal? While some people are familiar with a white powder from their time watching television and movies, fewer people are acquainted with the purest form of the drug, often known as...

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Our AA 4th Step Worksheet and Resources

Downloadable Alcoholics Anonymous Step 4 Worksheet and More

All Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) chapters have the same goal: providing members with a clear pathway to ending their addiction struggles. Some Alcoholics Anonymous groups focus on open, honest looks at alcohol or drug use through discussion alone, assigning worksheets as "homework." Others complete action...

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30 Recovery Meeting Topics of All Kinds

Discussion Provoking Ideas and Topics for Recovery Meetings

The recovery journey isn't a one-size-fits-all undertaking. While Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and other 12-step programs have provided invaluable group member support, other groups also cover similar recovery meeting topics, covering broader needs and perspectives. Two of the fastest-growing community support groups are SMART Recovery,...

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What Is A Trauma Meltdown?

Understanding the Nature of PTSD And CPTSD Meltdowns

Have you ever wondered what a trauma meltdown looks like? Picture yourself standing next to a loved one, when their facial expression suddenly tightens. You can hear their breathing get shallow, and it feels like they've been pulled away from their normal state...

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Drug Dream Meanings and Myths - Icarus Behavioral Health Nevada

Drug Dream Meanings and Myths

Coping With Drug Dreams During Addiction Recovery

When you halt substance abuse and enter addiction treatment, your brain and body can react in a variety of ways. Most people are aware of drug and alcohol withdrawal symptoms, which affect people during the earliest stages of their recovery journey. But, some other...

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Can Meth Cause Depression?

How Methamphetamine Addiction Impacts Mental Health

Methamphetamine addiction may have a hidden symptom that surfaces during meth withdrawal. You may have thought that your low mood was part of your crash and detox, but it could be a very real and separate diagnosis. The pressing question is this: Can meth cause depression? The...

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AA Amends Script PDF and Guidance

Our Resources and Support on How to Make Amends in AA

Step 9 of the Alcoholics Anonymous program challenges its members to "make direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others." Righting past mistakes is a momentous step that facilitates healing to help...

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Image of a man sitting at a desk writing with one hand and other hand on his head - AA Fear Inventory Examples And Worksheet - Icarus Nevada

AA Fear Inventory Examples And Worksheet

Your AA Step 4 Guide to Outgrowing Your Fears and Thriving

Step 4 of Alcoholics Anonymous helps their members make great strides toward physical and emotional sobriety by challenging them to take a searching and fearless moral inventory. Hanging onto past bad habits can make recovery feel ‘weighed down’ by their corrosive...

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How to Clean Your System from Cocaine

Understanding the Measures Needed to Clean Cocaine from Your System

If you found this article trying to understand how to clean your system from cocaine, you are in the right place. Despite the internet being full of cocaine detox hacks, there are no scientifically-proven or safe shortcuts to speed up the...

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Worksheets for People Out of Inpatient Treatment - Icarus Nevada

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....

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Do You Get Drug Tested at a Substance Abuse Evaluation - Icarus Nevada

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...

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How to Come Down From Crack

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...

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Does Going to Rehab Go On Your Record

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...

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