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27Oct
11Oct
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,...
03Oct
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...
12Sep
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...
30Jun
What to Avoid When Taking Low-Dose Naltrexone
Know the Interactions And Side Effects of Taking Low-Dose Naltrexone
More doctors have patients starting low-dose Naltrexone for off-label treatment regimens. While most people know that full-dose Naltrexone (50 mg/day) can help minimize opioid withdrawal symptoms, the public usually doesn't know about the value of low-dose Naltrexone (1-5 mg/day). But, like all...
23Mar
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...
14Feb
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...
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 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...
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 – and naloxone, which is an opioid blocker. Suboxone, however, is...
13Sep
What are the Top Methadone Alternatives?
Icarus Nevada Offers Several MAT Options Beyond Methadone
Methadone is a popular type of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid addiction. Methadone is a synthetic opioid agonist that can be prescribed for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) treatment. It can also treat pain. Although Methadone is approved for opioid addiction, it has limitations...
20Dec
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...
21Nov
Substance Abuse Evaluation Las Vegas at Icarus
Getting an Assessment for Alcohol and Drug Use in Clark County
Las Vegas is known as Sin City and, as we all know thanks to the iconic tagline: what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. If you're struggling with drugs or alcohol, though, Las Vegas, NV can be a difficult place...
26Oct
How Much Does Rehab Cost in Nevada?
Understanding the Costs of Addiction Treatment in Las Vegas
When seeking addiction treatment in the Silver State, one of the first questions that comes to mind for most people and their families is, "How much does rehab cost in Nevada?" Rehab costs in NV can differ depending on a range of...
20Oct
Does Insurance Pay for IOP?
Getting Proven Outpatient Options at Icarus in Nevada
Navigating the world of insurance and understanding what's covered can be a challenge, particularly when seeking help for mental health or substance abuse treatment, such as Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP). It's disheartening to prepare yourself mentally for treatment only to reach an obstacle...
14Oct
How Long Does Narcan Last?