Why Is Low Self-Esteem a Risk Factor for Substance Addiction?

Substance Abuse / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

Did you know that low self-esteem and substance use disorder (SUD) are interrelated? Low self-esteem is a powerful risk factor for developing SUD, especially in younger people like teens. SUD often comes with co-occurring mental health disorders, and while low self-esteem isn't a mental health disorder itself, it may be a symptom of some. Treating [...]

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Mental Health / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

You may have heard about the importance of maintaining a work-life balance to achieve wellness. Did you know that a balanced lifestyle has a certain rhythm to it too? Many health experts emphasize that being aware of this balanced life rhythm can best promote positive health outcomes. Parting ways with chaotic disorder while rebuilding this

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Fostering a Self-Care Culture at Your Workplace

Mental Health / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

Whether you are a working professional or an employer with many people under you, having a workplace that values self-care is incredibly beneficial to your emotional and mental health. Workplace self-care awareness is part of good company culture, and neglecting it can be costly in the long run. Today, with more and more working professionals

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How Does Detoxification Treatment Help Cleanse Your Liver?

Alcohol Addiction / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

Did you know that drugs and alcohol can damage your liver? In fact, even many over-the-counter medications and dietary supplements may cause liver injury. Because the liver plays a critical role in regulating blood sugar and filtering toxins from the blood, it is one of the most important human organs to protect and is one

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Can Addiction Happen Among Healthcare Workers?

Mental Health / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

Did you know that doctors and nurses account for some of the highest rates of addiction in the workforce? Healthcare workers may develop substance addiction when they use drugs or alcohol to cope with work-related stress. There are a few key reasons for this phenomenon: high levels of stress and high accessibility to drugs. The

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The Harmful Effects of Alcohol Addiction

Alcohol / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

Most people know that drinking too much may harm their health, though most don’t know that alcohol addiction may have negative effects on their physical, mental and emotional health. It may also disrupt family relationships and cause lasting emotional pain. Alcohol use has become so normalized in social settings that many individuals and families experience

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How Long Does It Take Your Brain to Recover From Addiction?

Substance Abuse / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

Many people who have started using addictive substances are not aware that the harmful chemicals found in drugs and alcohol may change brain chemistry. A person’s brain goes through substantial changes, especially before age 25. The brain’s neurotransmitters are capable of adapting while seeking balance in its production of dopamine, and interrupting this process with

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How Does Substance Use Affect Pregnant Women?

Substance Abuse / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

Substance addiction among pregnant women has become a public health concern in the United States. Around five percent of pregnant women use one or more addictive substances. While most people likely recognize that this is not a good thing, not many people understand how substance use affects these women and their unborn children. Pregnant women

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Top 5 Depression Symptoms to Watch Out For

Mental Health / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

How do you decide if you or your loved one is depressed or simply feeling down? These days people use the term “ depression ” so commonly that it has lost its true meaning. As a major mental health disorder, depression is more than a bad day at work or going through a breakup. There

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CEO/Entrepreneur Katherine “Kat” Sorensen Launches Second Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility in Orange County

Alcohol Addiction / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

Laguna Shores Recovery founder Katherine "Kat" Sorensen has a constant presence at her facility because, as an entrepreneur who is always seeking to learn from others, she appreciates interacting with clients. This year, Sorensen and her team launched a new project, signing a lease for a $7 million house in Dana Point, CA, to host

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