12/03/2022
Alone, addiction and trauma can be devastating mental health disorders, but where and when they eventually meet, tragedy lies.
The trajectory of trauma to addiction has some of the highest statistics. 80% of Vietnam War Veterans seeking addiction treatment have PTSD. 33% of individuals surviving abuse, a violent experience, or an accident develop a substance abuse problem. Victims of sexual assault are 4.5 times as likely to develop a substance abuse problem. The evidence of trauma causing or leading to a substance abuse problem is evident. However, it is also important to mention that substance abuse problems lead to risk-taking behaviors and increase the likelihood of experiencing a trauma or additional trauma.
Starbridge Recovery wants to break the cycle of addiction and trauma through our redesigned treatment program dedicated to supporting clients struggling with both. Contact us today to see if our program can help you.
Alone, addiction and trauma can be devastating mental health disorders, but where and when they eventually meet, tragedy lies. The trajectory of trauma to ad