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 […]
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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Do you consider yourself a spiritual person? Are you practicing any religion? If so, you do not need to consider spirituality a distraction during recovery from addiction. Quite the contrary, spirituality can be highly beneficial to recovering individuals. Furthermore, since recovery is a journey of self-exploration, your spiritual practices may support you in this area
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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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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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
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
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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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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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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











Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT 

