Introduction Many people who struggle with addiction carry trauma that is never formally diagnosed. While severe Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is widely recognized, mild PTSD often goes unnoticed—especially in individuals…
Introduction Addiction rarely develops in isolation. For many people, substance use is not the core problem—but a coping response to unresolved trauma. Emotional wounds from childhood abuse, neglect, violence, loss,…
Introduction Addiction rarely develops in isolation. For many people, substance use is not the core problem—but a coping response to unresolved trauma. Emotional wounds from childhood abuse, neglect, violence, loss,…
Introduction Stress is one of the most powerful — and underestimated — triggers for substance use. Even after long periods of recovery, high stress can suddenly recreate intense urges to…
Introduction Stress is one of the most powerful — and underestimated — triggers for substance use. Even after long periods of recovery, high stress can suddenly recreate intense urges to…
Introduction Trauma and substance use are deeply connected. For many people, alcohol or drugs become a way to numb pain, quiet intrusive memories, or regain a sense of control after…
Introduction Trauma and substance use are deeply connected. For many people, alcohol or drugs become a way to numb pain, quiet intrusive memories, or regain a sense of control after…
Introduction Abuse—whether physical, emotional, or sexual—leaves scars that extend far beyond the moment it occurs. One of the most serious long-term consequences is a dramatically increased risk of addiction. Research…
Introduction Abuse—whether physical, emotional, or sexual—leaves scars that extend far beyond the moment it occurs. One of the most serious long-term consequences is a dramatically increased risk of addiction. Research…
Introduction Recovery from addiction is not only about resisting substances—it’s about navigating the mind. For many people in recovery, flashbacks are one of the most dangerous and underestimated triggers for…