Recovery

What to Bring to Rehab

What to Bring to Rehab

Packing the Essentials for a Treatment Center Stay

After making the important decision to seek inpatient treatment at a rehab facility, the rest of the process can be smooth sailing. One of the most important things you can do to make your stay easier is to pack accordingly. It can be...

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SMART Recovery Las Vegas

SMART Recovery: Las Vegas

Getting Recovery Support from SMART and Icarus in Nevada

Are you looking for a proven and effective way to combat substance use with recovery training? Self-management is easier than ever with the SMART Recovery system. This four-step process yields some promising results even as research into its efficacy is ongoing. Much...

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Cocaine Anonymous Las Vegas

Cocaine Anonymous Las Vegas

A 12 Step Program for Cocaine in Sin City

Do you live in Las Vegas and are struggling with cocaine or crack? You are not alone. Countless others in the Las Vegas area are in the same situation. Fortunately, there is a solution for support to get clean, in the form...

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Nevada Drug Test Laws

Nevada Drug Test Laws

Knowing What to Expect for Drug Screening Tests in Nevada

Are you from Nevada and are concerned about an upcoming drug test? Different states have different drug testing laws, so to gain a clear understanding of what will happen, you need to specifically know about Nevada drug testing laws. While pre-employment testing...

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A Guide to the NA Meeting Format

Find Substance Abuse Support with Narcotics Anonymous

Coming to Narcotics Anonymous for the first time can be daunting. You likely will have just stopped using drugs, or alcohol, so everything feels new, and it can be overwhelming being around so many new people. Plus, the NA meeting format is likely to...

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Crack High

How Long Does a Crack High Last?

Get Facts to Help a Loved One with Cocaine

If you're here, you may be thinking about trying crack cocaine. Our advice is: don't! Crack cocaine is incredibly addictive and smoking it even once may be enough to get you hooked. Or you may be wondering about the effects of crack...

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Candlelight AA Meeting

What is a Candlelight AA Meeting?

Embracing a Spiritual Connection in the Candlelight Setting

Have you heard an Alcoholics Anonymous member mention a candlelight meeting and been unsure of what they meant? This blog post will help clarify the concept, and let you in on our favorite reasons why a candlelight group is a part of our...

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Is Cocaine a Stimulant or Depressant

Is Cocaine a Stimulant or Depressant?

Uncovering How Cocaine Acts in the Nervous System

When it comes to drugs, understanding the effects they have on the body is essential in order to make informed decisions. Cocaine is a powerful drug that can cause a wide range of physiological and psychological effects. But is cocaine a stimulant or...

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Fentanyl Withdrawal Symptoms can be overcome at Icarus in Nevada

Fentanyl Withdrawal Symptoms

Overcoming Opioid Withdrawals in a Safe Setting

You've never felt discomfort like the pain of fentanyl withdrawal symptoms. Having gone through it several times, I can easily say it was one of the worst physical experiences of my life. Interestingly enough, I had to go through that horrible pain in order...

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Is Alcohol a Narcotic

Is Alcohol a Narcotic?

Drinking Alcohol: Not as Harmless as it Seems

Alcohol is one of the most widely used drugs in the world, with millions of people drinking it every day. While it can be enjoyed in moderation, drinking too much can lead to serious health problems. But is alcohol a narcotic? Compared to other...

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