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5 Negative Effects of Marijuana on Health and Body

Jack Devlin — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 10:34:07 +0000

Do you know after alcohol, marijuana is the most commonly used drug in the US? Many US states such as Washington, D.C., have legalized marijuana for recreational and medical purposes. However, as it is said, “Excess of everything is bad”. No matter how you use marijuana, the drug can potentially cause adverse effects on your …

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What is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Morgan Rudnick — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 09:00:51 +0000

When it comes to therapy, there is no “one-size-fits-all” solution. Every person, every mental health disorder, every issue responds differently to different types of therapy. That’s why there are dozens of varieties of clinical-based therapy options. One of the most commonly used for addiction treatment, trauma and co-occurring disorders is dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). This …

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How Addiction and Attachment Styles Relate to One Another

Morgan Rudnick — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 05:31:18 +0000

We are constantly building interpersonal relationships, from our very first breath until our very last. The way that we relate to other people is so important for our mental health and well-being. However, as adults, we don’t always have the healthiest attachment styles. This often reflects what our lives were like as children and can …

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Understanding the Role of Emotional Trauma in Addiction

Morgan Rudnick — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 09:00:10 +0000

When people hear the term “trauma,” they often associate it with a physical trauma, like a car accident or a fall that results in broken bones. While physical trauma can be painful and make life complicated, it is not the only type of trauma. Many people experience emotional and psychological trauma throughout their lives. Living …

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Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Addiction

Morgan Rudnick — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 00:46:19 +0000

Individuals who develop a substance use disorder (SUD) are often reliant on the substance both physically and psychologically. While counseling, behavioral therapy, and holistic treatments can be incredibly effective at treating the psychological effects of addiction, they cannot treat the physical dependence or uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that often cause people to relapse before they have …

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