With 16 years in the field of drug and alcohol addiction, Matt began with hands-on experience where he developed a deep understanding of the challenges faced by individuals struggling with substance use disorders. Over the years, this foundational experience led him to pursue certification, and he is now an Internationally Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor.
With degrees in Computer Science and Physics, the topics of evidence-based practices and statistical outcome monitoring quickly became a growing interest of his. This unique academic background has instilled in him a commitment to analytical thinking that informs all his editorial work. When evaluating research or explaining treatment methodologies, he applies the same scientific rigor that guided his academic training.
Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science with research focused on statistical modeling for evidence-based outcomes and healthcare privacy systems, he remains at the cutting edge of how technology intersects with addiction treatment. This ongoing scholarship enables him to translate emerging research into clear, actionable information for readers.
What sets his editorial perspective apart is this interdisciplinary background—a bridge between clinical practice, scientific methodology, and technological innovation. Readers benefit from content that has been carefully crafted to be scientifically sound, clinically relevant, and compassionately framed by someone who understands the field from multiple dimensions.
Having experienced addiction firsthand, Matt's own journey of recovery informs his work in profound ways. His personal story is evidence that not only is recovery possible, but it can bring a lifetime of rewards. This lived experience, mirrored by thousands of individuals he has helped throughout his career, makes his perspective uniquely authentic and hopeful. Matt's personal and professional path reflects the transformation possible when expertise meets compassion in the field of addiction treatment.
Managing expectations is especially important for people who are going through recovery themselves and those who have loved ones going through the process.
If you were looking for an indicator that the human race has a problem with drug abuse, research uncovering detectable traces of drugs in urban wastewater might be a critical warning of just that. It sounds almost ludicrous to hear, but it’s true.
A 2019 study draws a connection between medical marijuana advertising and adolescent marijuana use. According to the study, in regions where medical marijuana is heavily promoted, there is more youth cannabis use. If this correlation is true, residents should take a stand against medicinal marijuana advertisements immediately.
Recent studies suggest that teenagers who use marijuana are more likely to use other drugs later on in life. These findings make it all the more important for parents to have conversations with their kids about cannabis.
As someone who has both attended and worked at a residential rehabilitation center, I can easily list several reasons why I think residential rehab is the best way to face their addiction.
A recent study shed light on the addictive nature of kratom and the fact that it is not a safe or legitimate alternative to painkillers (as it is often promoted to be).
When people think of America’s addiction epidemic, they almost always think of opioids. And while opioids have certainly played a huge role in the crisis, opioids are not the only drugs that kill—cocaine and methamphetamines are claiming lives as well.
Since the turn of the century, drug overdose fatalities have surged across America. While several different types of drugs have contributed to the crisis, opioids (especially fentanyl) have caused most of the deaths. How does one drug contribute to so much death across the country?
A recent study revealed the scope of online drug sales, particularly as pertains to opioids. Unfortunately, this problem has gotten much worse than most experts initially believed.
While navigating a sober lifestyle during a global pandemic may not be the easiest thing on your to-do list, I can tell you that the rewards will be well worth your efforts if you stick to it.
