Incest has devastating psychological effects on both the target and the perpetrator. Children rely on their parents for protection, provision and care, but sexual exploitation from a parent or close family member causes both acute and chronic trauma for children. On the other hand,...
Experiencing trauma as a child can lead to a host of emotional and psychological issues that may not emerge until later in life. Adults who experienced trauma during childhood may experience difficulties in many aspects of their lives. They may not realize that these traumatic experiences...
Children who grow up in a household where addiction is present are at greater risk to develop an addiction of their own. Adult children of addicts can find themselves struggling with an addiction that has its roots deep in their childhood. Understanding Addiction Understanding what...
The effects of addiction in parents affect more than the user. Children of addicted parents are not only at an increased chance of developing an addiction of their own later in life, but they are also at risk from suffering as a direct result of a parent’s addiction. How You Can Help...
The effects and symptoms of trauma can spill over into adulthood for someone who experienced a traumatic childhood and never received professional treatment. These effects can lead to the development of a co-occurring addiction problem. If substance abuse and trauma are governing the way...
Adult survivors of abuse often try to self-medicate painful memories. They may live with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or other issues related to trauma that go untreated. Helping individuals recover from addiction means dealing with the underlying childhood trauma. The Symptoms of...