A Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist (CMAT) is a professional who specializes in treating clients with co-occurring substance use disorders and behavioral addictions, using tailored therapeutic approaches to address the complexities of multiple addictions.
If you’ve struggled with addiction yourself, or you have supported a loved one through their addiction you are all too familiar with the devastating experience(s) of relapse. Understanding the different addiction neuropathways helps us understand more about relapse and relapse prevention.
Behavioral addictions refer to compulsive behaviors that individuals engage in repeatedly, often to the point where they interfere with daily life, relationships, and responsibilities, despite negative consequences.