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Trauma-Informed Addiction Treatment

Calming Strategies

Patients with SUD and trauma symptoms often feel like an internal fire alarm is constantly ringing.
Common symptoms include difficulty relaxing, lack of trust, poor sleep, panic attacks, and nightmares.
Calming medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), Lexapro, or Prazosin can be helpful ².

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Integrated Therapies

Combining addiction therapy with trauma-focused approaches is crucial.
Therapists address both addiction and trauma concurrently.
Evidence-based therapies like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) are effective.

Long-Term Recovery

Trauma-informed care improves mental health outcomes.
By understanding patients’ life experiences, we create safer, more collaborative treatment environments.
Long-term recovery involves addressing underlying trauma and building resilience.

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