Many people may need to find a trauma therapy program at least once in their life. Traumatic events shape your thought patterns, behaviors, and your life as a whole. Whether the trauma is part of your childhood or something you faced as an adult, it changes how you view yourself and the world around you.…
Today, we talk about trauma more and more outside of the therapist’s office. For those in recovery, the relationship between trauma and addiction may become obvious. Family and loved ones, however, may not understand the impact of trauma on drug abuse and other addictions. Trauma therapy is an integral part of addiction recovery and can…
The survivors of trauma are all around us. They’re our friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, and quite possibly, us. Causes of trauma will vary significantly among survivors. Everyone is unique, so it’s essential to recognize that even experiences deemed harmless by some are processed as traumatic for others. At Baltimore Detox Center, our team firmly believes…
Childhood trauma that is not appropriately dealt with is the root cause of many of the problems that plague us as adults. Trauma is often the cause of addiction to the frequently used substances to relieve the pain and soothe the psyches disturbed by this trauma. The same substances that we turn to self-medicate in times…
June is PTSD Awareness Month. During this time of the year, there are several ways the public can participate in helping increase awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD. In fact, education is a large part of why this month is in place. Learning about PTSD and trauma therapy increases the number of…
June is PTSD Awareness Month. During this month, organizations hope to bring more light to the problem of post-traumatic stress disorder. Plus, these groups want to encourage people who need trauma therapy to seek help. Because addiction often accompanies PTSD, many people may require both support for overcoming the addiction and for battling the effects…