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The Importance of Trauma Informed Care
In recent years, the substance abuse treatment field has become familiarized with the phrases trauma informed and trauma competent due to widely available training opportunities and conferences. In my attendance, I’ve witnessed many convincing research...
Set Yourself Up for Successful Treatment
Opening up to someone about struggles or traumatic experiences can be hard. Maybe you feel anxious about taking the next step towards recovery and treatment, looking for help or even be embarrassed by it. Don't stress - that's pretty common. No matter how alone you...
Strong Recovery After Treatment in Mapleton, Utah
After leaving a treatment center, recovery can be stressful adjusting to a new environment without the structure and support system than you have become accustomed to. The first couple months after treatment are key to instilling the changes you have made into the...
Treating Underlying Trauma to Beat Addiction
By: The Fix Staff Although many people are eager to address their addiction, Simpson points out that understanding the trauma will make treating the addiction much easier. Trauma. The word seems to be everywhere now, with open discussion about trauma responses of...
Addressing Trauma and Addiction in the Utah Mountain
For people who have a mental illness or have experienced trauma, substance abuse is often a way to dull their pain. Without properly addressing the real source of anguish, any recovery programs will be short-lived as people return to maladaptive coping strategies that...
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