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What Is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?

Addiction Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Mental Health, PTSDBy Women's Recovery

Trauma can touch our lives in unexpected and deeply personal ways. It’s an emotional and psychological response to a distressing event—or a series of experiences—that feels overwhelming. For women, the sources of trauma can vary widely. Some may be tied to loss, accidents, or disasters, while others stem from violence, abuse, or betrayal. Events like…

a woman holding a teddy bear reflects on how her childhood trauma led her to addiction

The Connection Between Childhood Trauma and Addiction

Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Mental Health, PTSD, Trauma Treatment ProgramBy Women's Recovery

A child’s circumstances and experiences help shape their psychological and physical development. The connection between the environment and psyche is so strong that it shapes their thoughts and behaviors well into adulthood. As such, the connection between childhood trauma and addiction is easy to understand. The precise connection between trauma and addiction during childhood is…