Trauma is a widespread issue for women in the U.S. In fact, you have a roughly 50% chance of living through a traumatic experience in your lifetime. While it is intuitive to focus on the emotional impact of trauma exposure, the effects of trauma in women and men can also be physical. You may quickly…
For a significant number of women, substance addiction goes hand in hand with a personal history of trauma. Women are more likely than men to go through certain kinds of traumatic experiences. In recovery, women may also have different treatment needs. The right trauma treatment program makes it possible for you to overcome trauma and…
Addiction impacts every part of a person’s life. It can have devastating consequences for their physical and mental health and can affect their ability to function in day-to-day life. The effects of addiction are long-lasting for both the person and the community around them. Addiction doesn’t just appear out of nowhere. It has deep biological…