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.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety affects over 40 million people age 18 or older in the United States, over 18 percent of the population. And the interesting thing about anxiety is that, well, the worse it gets, the worse it gets.
