Substance Abuse

Addiction isn’t solely a genetic condition, but your genes can play a role in how likely you are to develop a substance use disorder. But your genes are not your destiny.

When influenced by addictive substances, neurotransmitters can drive nerve cells to behave a certain way or prevent them from functioning correctly. Both of these actions can unintentionally contribute to addiction.

EMDR can help you address the root causes of addiction and learn new, healthier ways to cope, which can, in turn, help you reach and maintain long-term sobriety.

Most of us are aware of the fact that stress and uncertainty can lead to addiction, but we may not fully understand why or how that happens.

Even though dopamine doesn’t create pleasurable feelings in our body, the neurotransmitter can motivate us to repeat behaviors that lead to addiction. Here’s how.

Research shows that people grappling with addiction problems often have brainwave imbalances. Neurofeedback can help treat addiction by balancing and re-training these individuals’ brain waves.