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Dr. Tony Zimbardi, PsyD, LMFT |
BODY
These are several articles I’ve written on the importance of taking
care of your body in relation to taking care of your mind and spirit.
For instance, not taking care of your body through long term substance
use/misuse can lead to mental disorders (e.g., Methamphetamine abuse can
cause permanent damage to neurotransmitters like Serotonin), depletion
of Serotonin can leave one left with clinical depression. Likewise, taking
care of one’s body (e.g., regular cardio-vascular activity through
exercise) raises endorphins, which gives a natural sense of euphoria and
leaves you feeling good about yourself. The condition your body is in,
absolutely has an effect on your mental state. Take care of your body
and your mind will feel better too.
"Harm Reduction: When Leaving the Party
Isn’t an Option" - Pacific Center Journal, Vol. 10, Number
2, copyright Summer 2000
"Party Hardy: A Change of Habit" - Pacific Center Journal, Vol. 11, Number 1, copyright Winter 2000
"Crystal Meth & Sex: What's Love Got to Do With It?" - EDGE, Issue 368, copyright August 20, 1997
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