PTSD

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.

In this short video, Anthony Nave, LCSW, discusses the common causes and symptoms of PTSD, as well as its link to addiction.

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.

Natural disasters can induce anxiety in general, but they are especially destructive to those recovering from addiction. Avoid relapse using these tips.

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

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

Trauma and addiction often go hand in hand. Learn how EMDR—a misunderstood drug addiction treatment that stimulates positive thoughts—can help.

The study, which was recently published in the journal Addiction, involved 4.4 million veterans and was conducted over a period of six years.

Many Americans who suffer from PTSD use alcohol or drugs to numb their emotional pain, leading to addiction. Learn about options for treating both conditions.