Author name: Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

Matthew is a licensed marriage and family therapist who is passionate about building the lives of those suffering from addiction.  His professional goal is to give each and every client the tools necessary to maintain a successful and sober lifestyle post treatment. Matthew uses a variety of clinical modalities and prefers a person-centered, cognitive behavioral, solution-focused approach to therapy.

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How Normal People End Up Addicted to Opioids

Over 2 million Americans are addicted to an opioid drug, ranging from heroin to prescription medication. The opioid crisis has slowed down since its peak, but opioid addictions still ravage the lives of millions of Americans every year. And, many of those people aren’t criminals, they have houses, they have jobs, families, and outwardly good

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What Is Behavior Modification Therapy? Everything to Know

Over one-third of people with alcohol addictions can permanently recover.  If you or your loved one struggle with addictions, there is hope for a successful, permanent recovery.  While there’s no single treatment that guarantees recovery, successful sobriety means using a variety of interventions to meet your unique needs. Behavior modification therapy is one helpful intervention

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Mixing Vyvanse and Alcohol: 5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t

While the opioid crisis has long overshadowed the topic of substance abuse, the misuse of ADHD medications, such as Vyvanse, has become equally problematic. This is especially true for those using Vyvanse and alcohol at the same time.   Mixing prescription drugs and alcohol isn’t unheard of. However, it always has been and continues to be

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