The Connection Between Trauma and Addiction

The Connection Between Trauma and Addiction

Almost everyone at some point has experienced trauma. When an event causes a sense of horror, helplessness, serious injury, or the threat of death, it becomes traumatic. Whether or not something is traumatic differs individually. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health...
Becoming an ‘Adult’ Outside of Addiction

Becoming an ‘Adult’ Outside of Addiction

Addiction has various side effects that can take a toll on being an “adult” to society’s standards. Not only does addiction affect your physical health, but it also greatly affects your mental health and level of maturity. Substance abuse and...
Will I Benefit From Medication-Assisted Treatment?

Will I Benefit From Medication-Assisted Treatment?

Assisting your treatment process with medication has many benefits. However, there are also risks to consider when looking into medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for addiction. Learning more about MAT and its risks and benefits can help you decide if taking...
Brainspotting as a Shorter-Term Trauma Treatment

Brainspotting as a Shorter-Term Trauma Treatment

It’s well known that trauma is one of the primary causes of substance misuse. Even if an individual is willing to go through the process of treatment for a substance use disorder, it is still necessary to get to the root of the problem that caused their...
The Benefits of Treating Couples

The Benefits of Treating Couples

Many couples nowadays find success through attending marriage counseling or couples therapy. The reasons for deciding to begin counseling vary, but they generally involve a lack of communication, constant conflict between patterns, or lack of trust. Some may find the...
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