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.
Death due to drug use is unfortunately at a devastating high. Learn the drug death statistics and how this can be prevented.
Drunk driving statistics showcase significant numbers in devastating outcomes. Learn more about drunk driving statistics.
Questions about marijuana overdose are becoming more common as cannabis use grows and products with higher THC levels become widely available. Many people assume natural cannabis is always safe, which can make it confusing or frightening when someone experiences unwanted or intense symptoms after using too much marijuana. So, can you overdose on weed? Can you die from an overdose of weed? MPower Wellness is here to offer clear guidance so you can make sense of your experiences and take steps that protect both your physical and mental health.
There are plenty of alcohol relapses that occur in the U.S. and around the world each year. Check out the latest research and statistics on alcohol relapse.
Learn the latest statistics on video game addiction including the most addictive games and how they impact different age groups.
Learn the vaping statistics and how they impact the United States population as well as the worldwide population.
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In any given year, Alcohol Use Disorder will kill more than 3 million people. That means that Alcohol Use Disorder is responsible for 6 percent of all deaths worldwide.
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