Trauma-and-Substance-Abuse

How Trauma Can Impact Addiction 

Navigating the intertwined paths of trauma and addiction can be profoundly challenging, yet understanding their connection is essential for effective healing. When people experience trauma, it can lead to an overwhelming sense of distress and vulnerability, often paving the way for substance use as a coping mechanism.   In Massachusetts and the rest of the world,…

Military Alcohol Rehab Center Programs

Veterans and active military personnel are at a higher risk of substance abuse. The violence on the battlefield leaves behind lasting scars in the form of physical injury, PTSD, constant stress, other co-occurring disorders and may even estrange the individual from society. As a result, military members may develop an addiction to alcohol or drugs…