PTSD

The Onset of Trauma: What Situations Are Likely to Lead to PTSD?

By |2023-08-03T19:07:03-04:00August 3rd, 2023|Categories: Health & Wellness, Mental health|Tags: , , |

Many years ago, after World War I, the condition now known as PTSD was deemed to be “shell shock.” It took various forms, from catatonia to extreme nervousness. Some of the soldiers who came back from WWI could barely function as productive members of society. These days, medical science has become much better at treating PTSD. [...]

PTSD and the Dangers of Self-Medication

By |2023-06-27T23:54:38-04:00June 27th, 2023|Categories: Addiction, Health, Health & Wellness, Mental health|Tags: , , |

People who suffer from PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) are 14 times more likely to have a substance use disorder. And nearly 10 percent of Americans in the general population suffer from PTSD. The symptoms can range from intrusive memories to changes in physical and emotional reactions to avoidance. Effective treatment is needed to improve the quality [...]

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