Worksheets for People Out of Inpatient Treatment
22Jun
20Jun
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...
18Jun
Can Drugs Seep Through Your Pores?
Detecting the Odor of Drug Use From a Loved One's Sweat
Have you ever hugged or come into close contact with someone and noticed a strong, unfamiliar scent coming from their body? It may resemble a chemical, sour, or metallic odor. This is far more common than you might be aware...
31May
MAT for Alcohol Abuse
Medication-Assisted Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder at Icarus Nevada
Binge drinking is a common practice in modern drinking culture. We have normalized drinking habits that are unhealthy from many perspectives, so much so that it has become a social and psychological crutch. Drinking is supposed to be a social lubricant, but in...
21May
Gamblers Anonymous Meeting Topics
Topics to Incorporate In a Gamblers Anonymous Meeting
Gambling addiction is a serious problem that can affect anyone. What starts as a harmless distraction can escalate into problem gambling, negatively interfering with one’s personal, work, and social life. Gamblers Anonymous is a platform that provides an understanding and supportive environment for people...
14May
Guidance on Somatic Shaking Therapy and How it Works
Looking at the Details and Benefits of a Somatic Shaking Practice
Somatic shaking therapy is a body-based therapy that can help relieve emotional and physical tension. Often used for trauma recovery, somatic shaking exercises create a cathartic release. It’s a great practice to add to your toolkit, with few to no...
07May
Does Cocaine Make Your Stomach Hurt?
How Cocaine Affects Your Digestive System and Body
Many people know cocaine’s effects on the brain, but its impact on your body, including various health consequences, is less understood. You may be unaware how this drug can cause abdominal pain and also damage your digestive system. Cocaine use can start as a...
29Apr
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...
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...
21Oct
12 Recovery Journal Prompts
Practicing Daily Journaling Prompts for Sobriety Success
Why should you keep a recovery journal? While very valuable as a record and motivational resource, at Icarus Nevada, we understand that it can be hard to get started. Our recovery journal prompts can help you identify and express your thoughts and emotions and commit...
30Sep
15 Anxiety Journal Prompts
Get Help Self Soothing and Overcome Anxiety Through Journaling
When you're feeling anxious, it can impact many areas of your mental health. The edginess and racing thoughts can make your emotions feel like a tinder box, and you fear the next person you encounter is the spark that will set your...
30Jun
Can You Force Someone to Go to Rehab in Nevada
Looking at Mandated Treatment for a Loved One in the Silver State
Drug and alcohol addiction takes a toll on a person, but it also takes a toll on the people around them. It is torture watching your loved one be consumed by drugs or alcohol. They may have weight changes,...
15Apr
Cocaine and Bipolar Disorder
Get Answers and Dual Diagnosis Treatment Options at Icarus Nevada
What's the connection between cocaine and bipolar disorder? It turns out that the two diseases often overlap. They often have devastating consequences, especially when using cocaine for an extended period. Substance abuse is a frequent coping mechanism for people with bipolar...
28Mar
The Top 9 Benefits of Quitting Weed
Get Motivated to Stop Marijuana Use Today
Marijuana is one of the most used federally illegal drugs and addictive substances. Now that many states have legalized marijuana, use has increased. One trend we’ve seen throughout the years is an increase in THC in products like cannabis flowers and edibles. Higher THC...
21Mar
High Functioning PTSD and Trauma