Trauma and addiction are complex issues that have a strong link. Trauma is a significant life event that can cause emotional and psychological distress. It can take many forms, such as physical abuse, sexual assault, the death of a loved one, or a severe car accident. When left unaddressed, trauma can lead to addiction, causing…
Trauma is a deeply distressing or disturbing experience that often results in long-term emotional or psychological effects. Trauma can cause extreme anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). One of the most common ways that individuals with trauma cope is by turning to drugs and alcohol, leading to co-occurring disorders with addiction. Learning more about…
There is an indelible link between emotional trauma and addiction to drugs or alcohol. Scarring experiences, even those that have been relegated to an individual’s subconscious memory, continue to influence their daily behaviors and choices for months, years, or even decades after the dust has settled. To achieve lasting sobriety, clients must be offered guidance…