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Can I tell my therapist I smoke?
And while she doesn’t expect every client to disclose their marijuana use, she recommends discussing it with your therapist in order to paint a complete picture—especially if it’s relevant to your mental health history, like if you have a family history of substance abuse. The short answer is that you can tell your therapist anything – and they hope that you do. It’s a good idea to share as much as possible, because that’s the only way they can help you.
Can I tell my therapist I drink?
Im taking advantage of the APA Blog Party to share this important message: If you are in therapy, and you drink or do drugs (whether or not you are also prescribed medication) please let your therapist know. Heres why: 1) If you use alcohol and drugs they can interact with medication. Suppose a therapist believes you have a condition that medication could help. In that case, they may diagnose you or refer you to a psychiatrist for diagnosis to help you get a prescription.