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Books About Gambling Addiction

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...

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Is Marijuana Addictive Physically or Psychologically

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...

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What Does Crack Smell Like When Smoked

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...

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What is a DBT House

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...

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NA Meeting Topics

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...

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Does Smoking Weed Cause Acne - Icarus

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...

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How Can You Help Someone with a Gambling Problem - Icarus

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...

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How Long Does the Smell of Weed Last - Icarus

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...

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What Drugs Make You Nod Off

What Drugs Make You Nod Off?

What Drugs Cause Nodding Off and How to Get Someone Help

What is “nodding off to drugs”? It means falling into a semi-conscious (and sometimes, unconscious) state under the influence of drugs – i.e., falling asleep. If you or someone you know is battling drug abuse or opioid substance abuse, then...

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Does Nevada Have a Good Samaritan Law

Does Nevada Have a Good Samaritan Law for Overdoses?

Addressing Overdose Liability and Getting Help

What do you do in a moment of crisis when someone’s life is on the line? What if someone you love and care about is fighting for life due to a drug or alcohol overdose? As a bystander, your decision to intervene could be the...

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What Does Meth Do To Your Brain

What Does Meth Do To Your Brain?

Get Guidance on How Meth Affects the Brain and Body

If you are watching a loved one struggle with meth addiction, you probably feel powerless. As you witness the accumulating negative health effects, you ask: What does meth do to your brain and body? Your concern is spot on. Methamphetamine use can...

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How Does Problem Gambling Affect Families

How Does Problem Gambling Affect Families?

The Ripple Effects of Gambling Addiction on the Family Unit

How does problem gambling affect families? When a loved one has a gambling addiction, the impact of the problematic behavior extends beyond just the gambler. Visualize what happens when you drop a pebble into a pond - it makes multiple rings...

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What is the Cost of Failure to Launch Programs

What is the Cost of Failure to Launch Programs?

A Cost Benefit Analysis of FtL Programs for Young Adults

A failure-to-launch program can provide a supportive environment for young adults struggling from their teenage years to adulthood. It can be frustrating for parents and families when grown children don't pursue college or hold down a job. Failure to launch programs supports...

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Rehabs That Allow Cell Phones

Rehabs That Allow Cell Phones

Knowing the Policies on Cell Phones at Rehab and Icarus Nevada

What are the rehabs that allow cell phones? Can I have my cell phone in rehab whether I’m in Nevada or elsewhere? It’s a common question people ask when entering rehab. And, the answer depends on the facility. At Icarus...

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