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Traumatic Brain Injury and Substance Abuse: What’s the Link?

You’ve been feeling forgetful lately. Maybe you’re having trouble concentrating or controlling your emotions too. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Every year, millions of Americans suffer traumatic brain injuries that can cause these issues. The good news? There are treatment options available, even if you’re battling addiction. This March is National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month.

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Childhood Trauma and Addiction: What’s the Connection?

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You had a rough childhood. The memories still haunt you years later. Trauma has a way of sticking around. Ever think about how those rough early days might be playing a role in the struggles you’re dealing with now? Research shows that childhood trauma can mess with us both physically and mentally, and it’s even connected to a higher risk of addiction later on.

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How Does Trauma Therapy Work?

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Many people will experience trauma at some point in their lifetime. But what is trauma therapy? One of the best things someone could do for themselves if they have experienced trauma, is undergo trauma therapy. A wide variety of experiences can result in trauma. These can include physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, a serious injury,

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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Versus Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

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Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) can both be beneficial forms of therapy for those engaging in them. CBT versus DBT benefits depends on a few things. For one, it depends upon what exactly is going on in the lives of those seeking these forms of help. Which one is best suited for

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How Does PTSD Impact Loved Ones?

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Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a condition that affects a number of people across the United States. Those who suffer from PTSD and loved ones around them all go through the effects. What causes PTSD? Well, when someone endures a traumatic or fearful event. This can be a car accident, witnessing violence or physical

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Early Childhood Adversity and Trauma

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Children can be extremely affected by events that happen during early childhood. Early childhood adversity and trauma can lead to some pretty devastating consequences. When a child goes through a household breaking up due to separation or divorce, it can be confusing. They can think it is their fault, or develop behavioral or developmental problems.

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Why Do People Avoid Mental Health Treatment?

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In recent years the thought process surrounding mental health has changed, but there are still those who don’t seek treatment for a variety of reasons. Why people avoid mental health treatment varies from person to person. However, receiving the proper care and direction in dealing with things that make life difficult is the best gift

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How to Break a Trauma Bond

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Learning how to break a trauma bond can be a tough undertaking. You may feel as though you cannot live without them, no matter how abusive and toxic the situation is. Ending any sort of a relationship can be difficult and painful, and this is especially true for trauma bonds. Losing self-worth and any sense

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The Effects of Child Abuse on the Brain

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The childhood years are vital to development for the later years. Childhood trauma can have a profound effect and cause changes in the brain that can change responses to certain situations. November is Child Safety Month, and understanding the effects of child abuse on the brain is vital to providing a safe upbringing for children.

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What is Self-Injury Disorder?

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According to the American Psychological Association, studies suggest that as many as 17 percent of adolescents and 15 percent of college students have engaged in a dangerous practice known as self-injury. Self-injury also occurs among children and adults, though it is less common within these age groups. This means that millions of people throughout the

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