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Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Addiction with Waismann Method Opioid Treatment Specialists
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Addiction with Waismann Method Opioid Treatment Specialists
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Addiction with Waismann Method Opioid Treatment Specialists
Friday 17th June 2022
Explore how PTSD and addiction are connected in this episode by Waismann Method experts. Learn about symptoms, treatments, and coping strategies.
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Get the buttons here!PTSD and Addiction: How Trauma Shapes Substance Use
We forget sometimes that drug abuse is a solution more than it is a problem.
How does trauma drive someone towards addiction? In this episode of 'Addiction, Recovery and Mental Health', Clare Waismann and David Livingston unpack the complex relationship between PTSD and substance use. They explore how traumatic experiences can lead to PTSD and the subsequent turn to substances like alcohol and opioids as coping mechanisms. The hosts break down the symptoms of PTSD, offering a clear understanding of what sufferers endure.
They also discuss various treatments available for both PTSD and addiction, emphasizing the significance of finding healthy ways to cope with trauma that don't involve substance abuse. With insights into the fight, flight, or freeze response, Clare and David highlight why some people might see drug use as a solution rather than a problem. Their conversation is packed with practical advice on building trust in therapeutic relationships and strategies for managing trauma without turning to substances.
This episode offers a compassionate look at how awareness and education can pave the way to recovery for those battling both PTSD and addiction.