ptsd

POST TRAUMATIC STRESS SYNDROM

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (NIMH-National Institute of Mental Health)OverviewPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event.It is natural to feel afraid during and after a traumatic situation. Fear triggers many split-second changes in the body to help defend against danger or to avoid it. …

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PTSD AND ADDICTION

PTSD & AddictionSubstance abuse is extremely common among individuals who have experienced a traumatic event.Most often, this occurs as a result of patients self-medicating in order to alleviate symptoms associated with PTSD, including depression, anxiety and panic. To accommodate the needs of these patients, many rehabilitation facilities offer various treatments and therapies that can treat both …

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