The Connection Between Trauma and Addiction

The Connection Between TRAUMA & ADDICTION Trauma and substance abuse affect millions of Americans around the cou ntry. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that often occurs after severe traumatic experiences. 6.8% of U.S. adults suffer from lifetime Women are more than twice as likely as men PTSD to experience PTSD 1 in 4 children will experience at least one traumatic event before More than 13% of 17-year-olds have experienced PTSD age 16 Addiction occurs when individuals develop an unsustainable, crippling dependence on illicit drugs or alcohol. of adults ages 12 and over meet the requirements for a substance abuse problem 9.3% nearly 24 MILLION in the U.S. alone Every year, Á in 1ANAN adolescents between ages 12 and 17 abuses illicit drugs or alcohol A diagnosis of PISD increases the risk of developing an Between 25 and 75% of people who survive violent trauma/abuse will develop alcohol abuse problems later in life alcohol abuse disorder Addiction occurs when individuals develop an unsustainable, crippling dependence on illicit drugs or alcohol. 49% of female alcoholics have experienced sexual abuse 33% of female alcoholics have experienced physical abuse 24% of male alcoholics have experienced physical abuse · ► 1 2 % of male alcoholics have experienced sexual abuse Physical abuse rates in the general population hover around 8.4% 6% of the general population has experienced sexual abuse Trauma in adolescence is a strong predictor of substance abuse later in life. Children who experience 3 or more traumatic events are 19 times more likely to increase their drug or alcohol usage afterwards Children with 4 or more traumatic experiences are 5 times more likely to become alcoholics Boys with 4 or more traumatic experiences are 46 times more likely to become injection drug users than other children More than 70% of adolescents receiving treatment for substance abuse had a previous history of trauma Up to 59% of young people with PTSD develop substance abuse problems later in life Traumatic stress and substance abuse go both ways. TRAUMA SUBSTANCE Trauma as a trigger for substance abuse Substance abuse as a trigger for trauma Among teens with substance : FOR 45 - 66% OF abuse problems: ADOLESCENTS, substance abuse proceeds traumatic exposure Adolescents with substance abuse disorders are significantly more likely to experience trauma due to risky behaviors 25 - 76% developed addictions following trauma exposure 14 - 19% developed addiction following the onset of PTSD Teens who are already abusing substances are less equipped to cope with a traumatic event TREATING TRAUMA AND ADDICTION • A dual diagnosis of trauma and substance abuse can make treatment more challenging Rather than tre ating both problems separately, multidisciplinary treatment that addresses both issues is necessary Psychotherapy and medication can help addicts dealing with trauma overcome their underlying issues • Once underlying trauma is addressed, the chance of relapse decre ases IN ORDER TO OVERCOME BOTH TRAUMA AND ADDICTION, SEEK PROFESSIONAL HELP WITH A FOCUS ON DUAL DIAGNOSIS TREATMENT. SOURCES http://www.miramaraddictionandrehabcenters.com/ http://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/PTSD-overview/epidemiological-facts-ptsd.asp http://www.nctsn.org/resources/topics/facts-and-figures http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/treatment-statistics http://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/SAToolkit_1.pdf http://www.bu.edu/atssa/Resources/Publications/ldentifyingT&SA.pdf http://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/trauma-and-addic- tion-7-reasons-your-habit-makes-perfect-sensel http://blogs.psychcentral.com/addiction-recovery/2012/03/emo- tional-trauma-addiction/ MIRAMAR GETTING WELL STAYING WELL http://www.freepik.com/ O+ :(