Victoria Shaw, MS, LPC, CAADC
Victoria Shaw writes about mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorders for MPower Wellness. Her writing draws on her clinical work in inpatient and outpatient treatment. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and she holds a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Victoria started at MPower as a clinician, running individual and group therapy for clients with anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, mood and personality disorders, OCD, emotional dysregulation, and substance use disorders. Her articles use the same evidence-based approaches she uses in treatment, including CBT, DBT, ACT, and trauma-informed, person-centered care.
Caffeine addiction occurs when a person becomes dependent on caffeine to feel normal. This condition can develop from the regular, high consumption of caffeine over a long period of time.
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While there are many factors that contribute to the development of dementia, recent research has suggested that alcohol consumption may be linked to an increased risk of developing the disease.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a worldwide fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strength, and hope with each other to recover from alcoholism.
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