Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Addiction with Waismann Method Opioid Treatment SpecialistsPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Addiction with Waismann Method Opioid Treatment Specialists
Addiction, Recovery and Mental Health: A Podcast by WAISMANN METHOD® Opioid Treatment Specialists
June is Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, and in this podcast addiction specialist, and psychotherapist are discussing the relationship between PTSD and substances like alcohol and opioids. Listen as they discuss the causes of...
25:11•17 Jun 2022
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.
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