Free e-Book
Trauma and Addiction:
The Link We Can’t Ignore
Learn About the Roots of Addiction
My free eBook explores the significant impact that adverse childhood experiences and trauma have on the development of addiction disorders.
Here’s what you will find in it:
TRAUMA AND ITS CONNECTION TO ADDICTION
Trauma is often an unspoken and unacknowledged experience for many who struggle with addiction.
WHY PEOPLE MOOD-ALTER
Trauma rattles many aspects of our lives: physical bodies, emotions, thought processes, and sense of self. The more someone experiences these disruptive symptoms, the more likely they are to self-medicate.
ADDICTION ISN’T THE PROBLEM
Unhealed trauma is often the problem. Substance use and addictive behaviours may be a way to manage this problem.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE MISS THIS CONNECTION?
If we believe choices and behaviours cause addiction, people are less likely to get the tools they need to address the underlying impacts of trauma.
Continuing the Exploration
The ideas explored in this guide reflect many years of clinical work in trauma and addiction. Over time, these questions led toward a deeper focus on interoception—the body’s capacity to sense and interpret internal signals and its role in regulation, emotional well-being, and recovery.
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