Gambling Anonymous Las Vegas
21Feb
14Feb
What Drugs Make You Nod Off?
What Drugs Cause Nodding Off and How to Get Someone Help
What is ânodding off to drugsâ? It means falling into a semi-conscious (and sometimes, unconscious) state under the influence of drugs â i.e., falling asleep. If you or someone you know is battling drug abuse or opioid substance abuse, then...
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...
31Jan
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 someoneâs 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...
25Jan
PTSD is Ruining My Relationship | Getting Support
Tips for Managing PTSD and Relationships Successfully
I donât like talking about what happened on the worst day of my life. After what happened, I had a hard time staying connected to reality. My days all blended together and I felt numb to the world around me. At the end of the...
19Jan
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...
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...
03Jan
What Does Suboxone Do to You Mentally?
The Mental Health Considerations of Taking Suboxone
Suboxone is widely used in Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT). It is a treatment approach, that uses Suboxone, to treat opioid addiction and opioid use disorder. Sometimes, MAT strategies include another partial opioid agonist, buprenorphine â and naloxone, which is an opioid blocker. Suboxone, however, is...
28Dec
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...
22Dec
Can You Get Addicted to Benadryl?
Looking at the Addictive Properties of a Common Antihistamine
Can you get addicted to Benadryl? Itâs not common but it can occur due to Benadryl abuse. Many people take it as a sleep aid but Benadryl addiction â psychological dependence â can lead to a âdrug addictionâ. It is an effective âitch...
16Dec
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...
09Dec
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 Iâm in Nevada or elsewhere? Itâs a common question people ask when entering rehab. And, the answer depends on the facility. At Icarus...
02Dec
How Long Does Cocaine Stay in Your System?
The Duration of Cocaine and Crack in Urine and the Body
Derived from the coca plant, cocaine is a highly addictive drug. Currently, cocaine, or âcoke,â is a Schedule II controlled substance due to the potential for substance abuse. If youâre asking, âHow long does cocaine stay in your system?â you...
20Nov
How to Comedown from Cocaine
Get Insights on the Cocaine Crash and Use it to Get Help
For those with a love of cocaine, the coming down can be brutal. The final product of cocaine use, otherwise known as the cocaine comedown or cocaine withdrawal, can be overwhelming, triggering significant anxiety and paranoia. Exhaustion, irritability, anxiousness, and...
13Nov
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