How Can You Help Someone with a Gambling Problem?
14Mar
08Mar
Why Does Meth Destroy Teeth?
Exploring How Meth Abuse Leads to Dental Decay
Meth mouth is a common issue that faces people struggling with substance abuse day in and day out. Your dental health can really take a nosedive as you struggle with addiction. Why does meth destroy teeth and gums? If you know the answer to...
28Feb
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...
21Feb
Gamblers Anonymous Las Vegas
Get Support for Problem Gambling in Sin City
Did you know that there were more than 41 million visitors in Las Vegas? And in 2023 alone, the gambling revenue in Nevada almost reached $11 billion. With that said, we discovered that the most revenue-generating casinos were headquartered in Las Vegas...
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...
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 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...
25Jan
PTSD is Ruining My Relationship | Getting Support
Tips for Managing PTSD and Relationships Successfully
I don’t 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...
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...
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? It’s not common but it can occur due to Benadryl abuse. Many people take it as a sleep aid but Benadryl addiction – psychological dependence – can lead to a ‘drug addiction’. It is an effective “itch...
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 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...
02Dec
How Long Does Cocaine Stay in Your System?