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Veterans’ mental health

May 23, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Veterans face a greater risk of mental health issues such as PTSD, but treatment and support make a difference. Learn what to look for and how to get help.

Alcoholism: Alcohol addiction and abuse

May 22, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Alcoholism has effects on mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Here are the signs and symptoms of alcohol addiction, and resources to help you.

Are mocktails really safe for recovering addicts?

May 19, 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.

5 signs it’s time to quit or cut back on drinking

January 19, 2023 | Written by Amanda White, LPC

Alcohol is so woven into our lives that we don’t stop to consider why we drink. To explore your relationship with alcohol, start by asking these questions.

Addiction: Types, symptoms, causes, and treatments

November 8, 2022 | 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.

Psychedelic therapy: How it works, benefits, dangers

October 13, 2022 | 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.

Can you be addicted to caffeine?

October 10, 2022 | 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.

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

September 30, 2022 | Published by Psychotherapy Networker

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

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