5 Communication Skills That Will Save Your Life From Addiction

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

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

Health and Wellness / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

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

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Why Are Anxiety Disorders So Common Yet So Complex?

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

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

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

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

Health and Wellness / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

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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Do You Have High-Functioning Depression?

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

It is a common belief that people with depression cannot function well. However, there are many different forms of depression, including high-functioning depression. With this type, it is easy to hide symptoms from others. High-functioning depression is a mild form of depression, and those who have it may be able to cope with the symptoms

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How Do Grief and Loss Affect Your Mental Health?

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

Many factors can affect recovering individuals’ mental health. Some of the most prevalent influences are grief and loss. Losing a loved one, a job, or any other thing of significance can be a traumatic experience. Between the trauma of the loss and dealing with the grief on top of it, many people must learn to

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What Is the Correlation Between Domestic Violence and Substance Addiction?

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

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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How Can I Recover From Emotional Flatness?

Health and Wellness / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

Do you ever have days or longer periods where your emotions seem empty or flat? Are you worried because this emotional void or numbness has lingered even after you achieved sobriety? This sensation is called emotional flatness, and you are not alone. Many recovering individuals struggle with emotional flatness. You may feel this way because

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The Dangers of Sugar Addiction for People Recovering From Alcohol Use

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

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

5 Communication Skills That Will Save Your Life From Addiction

Why Denial Is Harmful and How to Overcome It

Why Are Anxiety Disorders So Common Yet So Complex?

Top 5 Benefits of Breathing Techniques in Addiction Recovery

4 Superfoods to Help Your Recovery From Past Addiction

Do You Have High-Functioning Depression?

How Do Grief and Loss Affect Your Mental Health?

What Is the Correlation Between Domestic Violence and Substance Addiction?

How Can I Recover From Emotional Flatness?

The Dangers of Sugar Addiction for People Recovering From Alcohol Use

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