What Is the Connection Between Addiction and Homelessness in California?
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The Benefits of Kolb’s Four-Stage Experiential Learning Cycle
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Setting Boundaries in Group Therapy for Boosted Recovery
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The Dangers of DMT
Hallucinogens like DMT are popular substances for a quick trip with little repercussions. But are there really no risks when you consume hallucinogenic drugs? It turns out, the dangers of DMT may be more serious than you’d think. What Is DMT? DMT (Dimethyltryptamine) is a hallucinogenic substance. It occurs naturally in many species of plants
Can Family Therapy Resolve the Impact of Intergenerational Trauma?
It is no news that exposure to traumatic experiences may increase people’s vulnerability to substance use disorders. Scientific research has proven the high correlation between trauma and addiction. When these adverse and traumatic experiences occur in childhood and within the home environment, the negative health impacts can be even more long-lasting. In general, people who
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Top Five Benefits of Spirituality in Recovery
How Can I Cultivate Self-Awareness in Addiction Recovery?
Have you ever felt like you were living in a haze? Do you regret actions you made impulsively? Do things around you easily trigger you? If you feel this way, you are just one of the many people who suffer from the emotional and mental impact of substance addiction. Drinking or using alcohol and drugs
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5 Communication Skills That Will Save Your Life From Addiction
Good communication is an essential skill that can help you maintain recovery progress. Restoration of communication skills is part of recovery. Communication is your main channel for getting external support from health professionals, family, and friends. Your communication skills can be strengthened through different therapies and peer group interactions. Let’s look at some of the
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Why Denial Is Harmful and How to Overcome It
Many people who abuse substances or have substance use disorder (SUD) practice forms of denial. Some say they can quit at any time, though they know they won’t even try. Others ignore or minimize the harmful health consequences of continued use. Still, others lie to family and friends about their addictive habits. In all these











Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT 

