trauma

Those who have been through trauma (such as rape, near-death experiences, and abuse) are very susceptible to self-medicating with drugs or alcohol, and thus are at a high risk for developing a chemical dependency, which will ultimately make matters even worse. Those who have suffered trauma should seek professional help as soon as possible.



Articles Related to trauma

EMDR to Treat Underlying PTSD in Drug Addiction

When a person experiences a traumatic event they often internalize the event and re-experience it. In effect, they are not only traumatized during the “activating” event, but every time something triggers a memory of the event. A traumatic event is an experience that causes physical, emotional,...
June 22nd, 2009 | Addiction Therapies | Read More