Substances

Psychedelic therapy and racial trauma: Offering clients a deeper experience of healing

November 3, 2023 | Published by Psychotherapy Networker

Can psychedelic therapy offer a faster, deeper way to heal the intergenerational effects of racial injustice?

Psychedelic therapy: How it works, benefits, dangers

September 20, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Psychedelics like LSD, ecstasy, and even magic mushrooms have been shown to offer some mental health benefits. However, unsupervised use poses real dangers.

Are mocktails really safe for recovering addicts?

September 14, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley | Featuring Megan Boardman, LCSW

Nonalcoholic beer, wine, and mocktails seem to be everywhere all at once. But for people in recovery, these options may be more triggering than healthful.

Addiction: Types, symptoms, causes, and treatments

July 24, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Addiction is a disease involving the repeated use of a substance or engagement in a behavior despite the harm it causes to oneself and to others.

Can you be addicted to caffeine?

July 21, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

A morning cup of coffee to start the day is a habitual staple of many people worldwide – but can you be addicted to caffeine? Read on to learn more.