Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Presents Let's Talk Addiction and Recovery with William C. Moyers
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
The Populated Intersection between Trauma and Addiction
The Populated Intersection between Trauma and Addiction
The Populated Intersection between Trauma and Addiction
Wednesday 19th May 2021
Dr. Stephanie Covington highlights the importance of addressing trauma in addiction treatment for effective recovery in this episode of Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery.
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Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Presents Let's Talk Addiction and Recovery with William C. Moyers
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Get the buttons here!Healing Trauma and Addiction: A Conversation with Dr. Stephanie Covington
If you remove the substance use issue without addressing the trauma, what happens usually?
Dr. Stephanie Covington knows firsthand that ignoring trauma in addiction treatment can be a recipe for disaster. In this insightful episode of 'Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery', she joins host William C. Moyers to discuss why trauma and addiction are often two sides of the same coin. Dr. Covington explains that failing to address trauma, such as PTSD, leaves individuals susceptible to relapse and further emotional harm.
The conversation touches on how trauma can profoundly affect the brain, especially in children, and why trauma-informed care is essential for effective recovery. Dr. Covington emphasizes the importance of training clinicians to recognize and treat trauma alongside addiction. She shares practical strategies for integrating trauma care into addiction treatment plans, stressing that understanding the root causes of addiction is crucial for long-term recovery.
The episode also delves into specialized interventions for unique populations, including brief therapies tailored for the transgender and non-binary community. Listeners will walk away with a deeper understanding of how intertwined trauma and addiction are, and why a comprehensive approach is necessary for healing. Dr. Covington's expertise offers a beacon of hope for those struggling with both issues, underscoring that recovery is possible when trauma is acknowledged and treated effectively.