Understanding the Connection Between Trauma & Substance Abuse — And What to Do About It
When a person experiences an event on a visceral level, it leaves a lasting impact. Trauma...
Posts about trauma informed care
Healing from the Inside Out: Understanding Trauma Therapy for PTSD & Substance Abuse
Deeply-rooted in the psyche, trauma, in its simplest terms, is the result of a distressing...
Trauma, Addiction, & Recovery: How to Heal from Co-Occurring Disorders
The relationship between trauma and addiction is thoroughly complex and well-documented. There...
Healing the Wounds of Trauma & Finding the Path to Recovery
Living with the emotional, mental, and physical scars of trauma can be overwhelming and...
Treating PTSD & Addiction in 5 Steps
Individuals who have experienced trauma are more likely to struggle with addiction issues....
What is Trauma-Informed Addiction Treatment? Finding the Root Causes of Substance Abuse
Trauma-informed care is a therapeutic framework that acknowledges past trauma and seeks to...
Trauma Bonding vs. Healthy Relationships: How to Spot the Difference & How to Get Help
It is not uncommon for addiction and substance abuse to contain underlying emotional and...
PTSD & Substance Abuse: The Brain-Body Connection
Think about a time in your life that you got suddenly scared. Even if it happens for just a moment,...
Childhood Trauma Test: How to Assess and Address Your Past Trauma
The definition of trauma is, “an incident or series of events that are emotionally disturbing or...
What Happened to You? The Importance of Trauma-Informed Care in PTSD & Substance Abuse Treatment
It’s not about what you did. It’s about what happened to you. We know today that substance abuse...