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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.
Into Oblivion: The Vortex of Addiction
Addiction is a vortex - it pulls people further into something they cannot escape. Learn more about the Vortex Model of Addiction.
Summarizing the Vortex Model of Addiction
The Vortex Model of Addiction demonstrates how traumatic experiences contribute to the transition into addiction. Read a summary of this important information.
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.
Trauma and Addiction: The Link We Can’t Ignore
Trauma often paves the way for a person to use substances or compulsive behaviours as a way of self-medicating. Learn more about the link between trauma and addiction disorders.
Trauma and Addiction: The Link. We Can’t Ignore (Clinician Edition)
The research is clear: trauma is a contributing factor to the development of substance use and addiction disorders. This is a “must-read” article for anyone who works in mental health and addiction treatment.
Adverse Childhood Experiences And Addiction
The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study is a ground-breaking study that demonstrates childhood traumas are a significant contributing factor in addiction disorders.
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.
7 Things About Co-Occurring Mental Illness and Addiction
It's important to understand the impacts of substance use and addiction among those who experience mental illness.
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.
Finding Calm: 4 Things That Shape Our Capacity To Relax
The ability to relax is crucial to our physical and mental health. Learn about the things help us find rest.