Why It’s Important to Realize that Addicted People Are Wounded People
In the past, addicts have been portrayed negatively. Some people see addicts as selfish people who do not care about the needs of those they hurt; other people see addicts as moral inferiors who choose low ethical path; still others view addicts as helplessly incurable, beyond the ability...How Family Members Can Cope with an Addict’s Paranoia
There are many side effects that can negatively afflict an addict and his family. From the physical health problems to the psychological issues, both the addict and his family often struggle to cope with the many symptoms that accompany the disease of addiction. One of the most common...How to Approach Your Loved One After Trauma
Unfortunately, many people either already have or will experience some type of trauma in their lifetime. The following events and occurrences can cause an individual to experience trauma: Combat exposure Natural disaster Loss Death Physical and/or sexual assault Extreme violence An...Adult Addiction and Reactive Attachment Disorder in Children
Reactive attachment disorder is a rare yet serious condition in which infants and young children fail to establish healthy bonds with parents and/or caregivers. This disorder develops because the child’s basic needs of comfort, affection and nurturing are not met, and caring...How Can Moms Help Adult Children Struggling with Trauma and Addiction?
Trauma creates serious outcomes for many and some people may turn to drugs or alcohol as a way to cope with worry and fear. Mothers of adult children may feel powerless when a child develops an addiction, but there are many ways to reach out and offer help. Talking to Adult Children about...Is an Intervention Needed for PTSD?
Interventions can be useful when getting a loved one into treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but they should not occur as a first resort. Because victims of PTSD often lack trust, they may hesitate to ask for help, which is why an intervention may be effective. Patients...Will My Loved One Come Back from Afghanistan with PTSD?
Military service in a combat region such as Afghanistan will increase the risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). There is a much higher incidence of PTSD among combat veterans than among the general public. Non-combat personnel in a war zone are also at greater risk of...Problems Facing Adults who Struggled with Trauma as a Child
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...How Can I Help My Spouse Cope with Past Trauma?
Helping a spouse cope with past trauma may not be an easy undertaking for reasons such as the following: Your spouse has already made a previous decision to handle the trauma on his or her own and has not been successful Your spouse is attempting to ignore the trauma, although the trauma...Benefits of a Team Approach to Trauma Treatment
Experiencing a traumatic event can be debilitating and may make you feel as though you cannot get past the residual effects of that trauma. Trauma can include the following: Experiencing a loss Being neglected Being a victim of abuse (either verbal or physical) Witnessing death Being...Can I Help My Loved One in the Military Avoid Addiction?
The military prepares our soldiers for the assignments they are given. They learn the skills that they need to perform their jobs, and they enter into the military with confidence and pride. Unfortunately our soldiers may not be prepared to deal with the emotional and mental effects of...Confidential Call
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