Trauma

Many people suffer traumatic events in their lifetime. The psychological distress of trauma can be so intense that some may self-medicate with alcohol or drugs to fall asleep, numb themselves, or deal with symptoms of physical pain. Half of those seeking addiction treatment also have PTSD, and PTSD also leads to a higher rate of relapse. Learn how trauma affects an individual and how you can heal.

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Blog

Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn: Our Natural Response to Threats
When stress becomes overwhelming, the body responds. Learn about the four different trauma responses and how to explore these behaviors.
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Blog

How Is Trauma Linked to Addiction?
For many who experience a trauma, the shock and hurt dissipates with time. Others, however, may turn to substances and develop addictions.
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Mental Health

Survivor's Guilt: A Symptom of PTSD
Survivor's guilt is a symptom of PTSD that occurs when someone fixates on their assumed responsibility and survival during a traumatic event.
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Recovery

Drug Overdose: Everything You Need to Know
Drug abuse always carries the risk of serious side effects, including overdose. Understand the causes and symptoms behind an overdose.
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Trauma and Grief Recovery - Free Social Work CEU
Attend Trauma and Grief Recovery: An Integrated Approach to Healing and earn 1.5 Social Work CE credits! Presented by Mountainside’s Anthony Nave (LCSW), Regional Director of Outpatient Services- New England, […]
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Mental Health

First Responders and Mental Health: When Heroes Need Help
Long hours, lack of sleep, continuous exposure to stress and trauma, and on-the-job injuries can have a tremendous impact on the mental health of first responders. Learn how to recognize the signs and how you can help.
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Mental Health

PTSD: What You Need to Know
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects over 24.4 million Americans. Learn what can cause it, how to recognize the symptoms, and how you can help someone who is struggling.
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Addiction Treatment

The Role of EMDR in Addiction Treatment
EMDR is a tool or a method that we can use to treat trauma, but it's one step out of a multi-step process. Learn more about EMDR, what it is, who it is best for, and how it can be a beneficial tool for addiction treatment.
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Drug Addiction

Women and Trauma: A Pathway to Addiction
It is estimated by the National Institute on Drug Abuse that as many as 80 percent of women who are currently seeking treatment for addiction have a history of trauma. This number is only based on women that are seeking treatment, and of those women, those who report it – the number could very easily be higher than 80 percent.
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Mental Health

Men, Trauma, and Addiction
Addicted men and women react to treatment differently. Discover how a man’s upbringing can determine the effectiveness of his recovery efforts.
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Alcohol

Addiction: Men vs Women
Addiction can impact anyone, but social and physiological factors lead to gender-specific concerns. Learn how substance abuse affects men and women.
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Addiction Treatment

The Power of EMDR
Trauma and addiction often go hand in hand. Learn how EMDR—a treatment that reconceptualizes trauma and negative beliefs—can help.
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