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Making Sense of Trauma and Addiction
Welcome to our blog, where we delve into the complex intersection of trauma and addiction. In this space, we seek to shed light on the profound effects of trauma on individuals experiencing addiction. Join us as we navigate this sensitive and critical topic with empathy, insight, and a commitment to understanding the connections between trauma and addiction.
We also explore mental health and trauma through an understanding of the nervous system. This approach offers a fascinating perspective on how our experiences shape our well-being and challenges.
Explore topics including:
The link between trauma, mood-altering, and addiction disorders
The impacts of trauma on the nervous system
How trauma sets people up for mood-altering and addiction disorders
The neuroscience of trauma and addiction
Making sense of your nervous system
Helpful tools for recovery
Click on a link below to explore these different topics.
6 Things That Make A Sober Month Difficult
Does the thought of stopping alcohol for a month leave you feeling nervous? Does a sobriety challenge make you uneasy? Find out some reasons that a sober month might be difficult for you.
Life Gets Messy When Stress and Substance Use Collide
Things get messy when people try to deal with stress by using alcohol, cannabis, or other substances.
10 Reasons To Make September Your Recovery Month
Read about 10 great reasons to make addiction recovery a priority this September.
3 Ways Addiction Destroys Parts of Self
Addiction brings a loss of many important parts of self: self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-control.
Life Gets Messy When Anxiety and Substance Use Collide
Anxiety is a struggle. But things get messy when people medicate their anxiety symptoms with alcohol, cannabis, or other substances.
3 Reasons People Drink Too Much At Christmas
Christmas can be a really hard time - especially for those who struggle with family challenges and substance misuse.
The Link Between Suicide and Childhood Trauma
Adverse childhood experiences increase the risk of suicidal ideation as well as suicide attempts.