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Childhood Trauma and Addiction

Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: January 23, 2022 Updated: December 22, 2021 Children’s physical and sexual abuse and neglect frequently occur in the U.S., considered public health issues. Most trauma experts agree that being exposed to these types of experiences in childhood can significantly raise a person’s risk of…

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Does PTSD Lead to Addiction Issues?

Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: December 25, 2021 Updated: November 30, 2021 For many patients, traumatic events can lead to long-term mental health consequences. When survivors of violence or natural disasters develop a subsequent mental health issue, it’s called post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Often, doctors see PTSD and addiction…

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Ways Trauma Can Fuel Substance Abuse

Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: October 16, 2021 Updated: October 5, 2021 For far too many people, trauma and substance abuse are two sides of the same coin. Or like fire and tinder, one fueling the other and resulting in only more and more damage. But where does it…