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Substance Abuse Evaluation Las Vegas

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...

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Can You Overdose on Cocaine

Can You Overdose on Cocaine?

Get the Risks of Cocaine and Support to Quit at Icarus Nevada So you've come to find answers and want to know: can you overdose on cocaine? A cocaine addiction is all consuming and almost lends itself to flirting with overdose. In my own life, my cocaine abuse led to...

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Alcohol Withdrawal Insomnia

Alcohol Withdrawal Insomnia

Navigating Alcohol Detox Successfully at Icarus in Nevada Problems with alcohol often come with damaging physical effects and negative consequences- but that doesn't always mean it's easy to quit. The path to recovery is an uphill battle and a big part of the battle is learning to manage symptoms like...

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How Much Does Rehab Cost in Nevada

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...

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Does Insurance Pay for IOP

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...

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How Long Does Narcan Last

How Long Does Narcan Last?

Understanding Narcan in Your System and Choosing Treatment I am one of the many addicts whose life has been saved by Narcan nasal spray. My opioid addiction led me to multiple overdoses, and luckily I had Narcan on hand and somebody who could administer it. Narcan has saved countless lives,...

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Is MDMA Addictive

Is MDMA Addictive?

Getting Help When Ecstasy Stops Working I never imagined myself suffering from a severe substance use disorder to the point I ended up homeless, but it happened. My ecstasy addiction began in high school when I started partying and hanging out with shady people. My use of ecstasy escalated to...

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How Many Times Will Insurance Pay for Rehab Treatment

How Many Times Will Insurance Pay for Rehab?

Seeking Treatment Following Relapse at Icarus Nevada When it comes to the cost of rehab, many worry if their insurance will cover it. As for those who have already gone through treatment but are facing relapse, or have already relapsed - how can help be found? And how many times...

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How Long Does It Take to Detox from Heroin

How Long Does It Take to Detox from Heroin?

Looking at the Heroin Withdrawal Timeline for Recovery Heroin addiction feels like one of the worst things a person can go through. Often, users stay hooked on the drug as they cannot bear to face the notoriously challenging withdrawal period. If you or a loved one are struggling with heroin, you...

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What Does Fentanyl Taste Like

What Does Fentanyl Taste Like?

Getting a Loved One Help for Synthetic Opioids Fentanyl addiction is quite common because the drug lends itself to overuse. Much like morphine and other prescription opioids, fentanyl is a powerful pain reliever. In fact, it is about 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine, which makes fentanyl abuse...

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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...

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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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