Psychotherapy and Addiction: A Pathway to Recovery

Psychotherapy plays a crucial role in addiction recovery by addressing the underlying emotional and psychological factors that fuel substance dependence. Through various therapeutic techniques, individuals can gain insight into the root causes of their addiction, develop healthier coping strategies, and work on improving their overall mental well-being. Therapy also provides a safe, non-judgmental space to […]

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Why Your Teen is Hardwired for Substance Abuse, Pt. 2

Addiction, Parenting, Teen Addiction, Teens / Dr. Dori Gatter, PsyD, LPC

As I mentioned in my last blog, your teen is wired to engage in all kinds of risky behavior, including substance use. Your teen has three main issues separating them from adults and younger kids: First, their Executive Functioning system is still developing. Unlike adults, whose Executive Functioning is, in general, fully developed, teens are

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Why Your Teen is Hardwired for Substance Abuse

Addiction, Executive Functioning, Parenting, Teen Addiction, Teens / Dr. Dori Gatter, PsyD, LPC

If you’re the parent of a teenager, I imagine you’ve lost some sleep worrying about your teen and substance abuse. We all know teenage years are a time when most kids experiment with substances, but, in the past, the primary worry had always been teen drinking and driving. While this continues to be a serious

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A Mindful Cycle of Addiction

Addiction, mindfulness / Dr. Dori Gatter, PsyD, LPC

Cycle of Addiction Millions of people struggle daily with addiction to alcohol or other drugs like cannabis, opiates, or prescription pills. Many know they need to stop and really want to stop for good, but can’t seem to stop using for any meaningful length of time. Thus repeats the typical (and usually hellish!) cycle of

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When Self-Medication Turns the Corner to Addiction

Addiction, Depression / Dr. Dori Gatter, PsyD, LPC

Self-Medication or Addiction Many of us are confronted with moments in our lives when we have to adapt to some challenge. Have you ever wondered why the problems that plague some of us don’t seem to bother others, even remotely? For example, while some of us may become frustrated in traffic on our way to

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