Here’s why trauma can lead to addiction ⬆️ Coping mechanisms are intentional and conscious behaviours individuals use to manage the ongoing effects of a traumatic event. People may turn to addictive substances or behaviours to escape, numb, or self-medicate the emotional pain and distress arising from the trauma. One of the biggest impacts of childhood trauma is the development of coping strategies to survive the events. While these strategies may offer temporary relief, they do not address the

After years of struggling with trauma and PTSD, Rich Goddard got the help he needed and became a trauma specialized clinical counselor. In this episode of Inside ARC, Rich discusses how trauma can send people into addiction, and the therapy he is providing to help heal his clients. | Addiction Recovery Care