Many people mistakenly believe that overcoming a substance use disorder (SUD) is simply a matter of wanting it badly enough. If someone just had more discipline, more willpower, or more commitment, they could stop. But neuroscience tells a very different story. A substance use disorder...
When the Surgeon General issued a public health advisory on alcohol and cancer risk, it sparked a broader conversation that I think is long overdue. As a therapist, I have spent years sitting with people who are trying to make sense of their relationship with...
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based approach specifically designed to address trauma and its lingering effects. Below is an overview of its role in trauma healing, highlighting its mechanisms, applications, and benefits. Understanding EMDR EMDR is a structured, eight-phase approach that facilitates...
Trauma and addiction are deeply interconnected, with trauma often serving as a root cause or contributing factor to substance use and other addictive behaviors. Understanding this link can inform effective treatment approaches. Here are key aspects of their relationship: Trauma as a Precursor to Addiction...