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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Substance Abuse Recovery

Key Takeaways Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people understand and change the thought patterns that fuel addiction. It’s especially helpful for those dealing with trauma, anxiety, or past pain that hasn’t been processed. Online substance abuse therapy gives more people

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Addiction Therapy Right for You?
Addiction Therapy

Is Addiction Therapy Right for You? Signs You May Benefit

Key Takeaways Addiction therapy helps you understand and heal the emotional and psychological roots of substance use, not just the symptoms. It can be especially helpful if you’ve relapsed, feel emotionally overwhelmed, or rely on substances to cope. Real recovery

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Crystal Meth Causes Induction of DNA Damage Aberrations
Crystal Meth Addiction

Crystal Meth Causes Induction of DNA Damage & Aberrations

Key Takeaways Crystal meth can damage your DNA and cause changes in how your genes work. These changes can lead to serious health problems like cancer, infertility, and brain damage. The damage is caused by oxidative stress, which harms cells

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What Are The Dangers of Salvia Abuse and Addiction
Drug Effects

What Are The Dangers of Salvia Abuse and Addiction?

Key Takeaways Salvia divinorum is a strong hallucinogen that can be dangerous, even in small doses. Many people think it’s safe because it’s natural—but salvia can be addictive. Long-term use may cause memory problems, mental health issues, and risky behavior.

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25I-NBOMe 2C-I 2C-B Differences in LSD Designer Drugs
Drug Effects

25I-NBOMe, 2C-I, 2C-B | Differences in LSD Designer Drugs

Key Takeaways 25I-NBOMe, 2C-I, and 2C-B are synthetic hallucinogens sometimes mistaken for LSD. These drugs affect the brain’s serotonin system, especially the 5-HT2A receptor, leading to strong hallucinations. NBOMe drugs are much more powerful—and more dangerous—than LSD. They are often

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patient sits on a couch and faces her therapist and talks
Addiction Therapy

What’s Brainspotting Therapy in Addiction Treatment For Trauma?

Key Takeaways Brainspotting is a therapy that helps uncover and heal unprocessed trauma by using eye position. It’s effective in addiction treatment, especially for those with trauma-related substance use. Brainspotting goes beyond talk therapy to help people release emotional pain

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Differences Between Designer Drugs PMA and PMMA
Drug Effects

Differences Between Designer Drugs PMA and PMMA

Key Takeaways PMA and PMMA are dangerous synthetic drugs often sold as MDMA (ecstasy). They are chemically similar but far more toxic than MDMA. Their delayed effects often lead to overdosing, as users take more, thinking the drug isn’t working.

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Supporting vs Enabling Someone Struggling With Addiction
Addiction

Supporting vs Enabling Someone Struggling With Addiction

Key Takeaways Supporting a loved one with addiction means helping them without enabling their behavior. Enabling behaviors may unintentionally encourage continued substance use. Healthy boundaries allow you to help without losing yourself in their struggles. Seeking treatment is the best

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Benefits of Mindfulness Therapy MT in Addiction Treatment
Addiction Therapy

Benefits of Mindfulness Therapy (MT) in Addiction Treatment

Key Takeaways Mindfulness therapy helps individuals with substance use disorder stay present and manage triggers. Studies have found that mindfulness-based treatment reduces addiction relapse and improves emotional regulation. Mindfulness techniques are used in addiction treatment programs like dialectical behavior therapy

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