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.

Why Are Anxiety Disorders So Common Yet So Complex?

Why Are Anxiety Disorders So Common Yet So Complex?

Anxiety disorders are some of the most commonly reported mental health issues worldwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2021, 11.7% of adults experienced “regular feelings of worry, nervousness, or anxiety.” Though they are so common, anxiety disorders remain among the most complex mental health illnesses.  Why Is Anxiety More […]

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Top 5 Benefits of Breathing Techniques in Addiction Recovery

Top 5 Benefits of Breathing Techniques in Addiction Recovery

Have you ever taken a deep breath and found you instantly felt lighter? Health experts have recommended deep breathing techniques (or “breathwork”) across fields as a holistic means of stress management. The benefits of deep breathing techniques go beyond just feeling relaxed. You can also improve at mastering different kinds of breathwork or deep breathing

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4 Superfoods to Help Your Recovery From Past Addiction

4 Superfoods to Help Your Recovery From Past Addiction

Paying attention to what you eat is essential if you are in addiction recovery. Substance use may have deprived your body of nutrients while dumping toxins into your system. During recovery, your nutritional intake serves the double function of detoxing the body while replenishing your body with essential nutrients. After medical detox, a diet high

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What Is the Correlation Between Domestic Violence and Substance Addiction?

What Is the Correlation Between Domestic Violence and Substance Addiction?

Substance addiction and domestic violence are closely related. The lines of causality go both ways. A history of abuse in the family may precondition people to use and abuse substances. Similarly, addiction may increase the likelihood of violent behaviors in the home. Often, these two maladaptive behaviors form a vicious cycle that is hard to

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The Dangers of Sugar Addiction for People Recovering From Alcohol Use

The Dangers of Sugar Addiction for People Recovering From Alcohol Use

Have you heard of the link between alcoholism and sugar addiction? Researchers think there may be some overlap in family genetics that show a preference for sweets and addictive substances such as alcohol. They suggest that the reason for this connection may be biological — substance addiction and sugar addiction share common neural pathways. This

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Top Life Skills You Need During Addiction Recovery

Top Life Skills You Need During Addiction Recovery

Some people may wonder why life skills are relevant to addiction recovery. They may think life skills come naturally to everyone. However, even the most basic and seemingly common life skills can be challenging when substance addiction enters the scene. The good news is these life skills can be built through education and practice. Life

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Why Is Having Fun Important in Addiction Recovery?

Why Is Having Fun Important in Addiction Recovery?

One common reason people resist getting addiction treatment is that they’re afraid life will be boring after rehab. However, learning to have fun in recovery is not just a wellness strategy but one of the most important factors for long-term success and sobriety. A fun-deprived recovery regimen, no matter how healthy it otherwise appears, is

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