Trauma and addiction often go hand-in-hand. Individuals with untreated trauma frequently self-medicate with drugs or alcohol to manage trauma symptoms. When trauma and addiction co-occur,…
In the realm of mental health and addiction, misconceptions abound, particularly when it comes to the complex relationship between addiction and trauma. We are here…
Making a decision to protect your country is an honorable choice. However, in the process of being a soldier, you may have experienced trauma while…
Alcohol abuse in the military is a serious issue that has been recognized for years, though not always adequately addressed. The use of alcohol is…
Approximately 200,000 military members transition out of active duty and return to civilian life yearly, an adjustment that requires significant reorientation for them and their…
The unique stressors of military life, especially combat, contribute to the high rates of substance use disorder (SUD) among service people. SUD and mental health…
Sometimes our own thoughts have the sharpest tongues. It’s hard to be inside our own heads. Isolation and addiction often go hand in hand. When…
Alcohol abuse and domestic violence are two serious conditions that may occur together. Alcohol use or addiction does not directly cause domestic violence. Rather, it…
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious condition likely triggered by a traumatic event. It affects millions of people of all ages across the United…
Addiction is a devastating disease that is very hard to overcome alone. For many people struggling with addiction, drug rehab is the bridge to recovery.…
