The Connection Between Trauma and Addiction

The common causes of complex trauma are physical abuse, sexual abuse, mental abuse and profound neglect. Although most complex trauma occurrences happen during childhood, the effects can carry over into adulthood.

Unfortunately, one of the most common effects – typically used to cope with the emotional impact caused by personal trauma – is drug abuse.

Symptoms of Complex Trauma

Some symptoms you or a loved one may experience due to complex trauma are:

• Anger, irritability, mood swings
• Guilt, shame, self-blame
• Feeling sad or hopeless
• Withdrawing from others
• Insomnia or nightmares
• Severe fear, anxiety or depression
• Inability to form close, satisfying relationships

If a few months have passed and you are still experiencing symptoms, you may need to seek a professional help.

Trauma and Addiction Treatment

If you or a loved one has turned to drugs or alcohol to cope with complex trauma, The Raleigh House can help. Our drug treatment program provides therapies and support to help you recover from addiction as well as emotionally. At the Raleigh House, our treatment program includes:

• Multiple levels of care – enables clients to heal at their own pace
• High staff-to-client ratio – clients receive greater care and attention
• Strong recovery community –frequent one-on-one therapy and group therapy within a strong cultural and social environment
• Structured Recreation – yoga, boxing, rock climbing, swimming and hiking
• Experiential work – expressive art therapy, trauma release therapy, and cooking lessons
• Work with medical and social detox centers – will transfer to and from if necessary
• Amino acid therapy – can regulate discomfort and cravings during and after the recovery process

Contact The Raleigh House for Trauma and Addiction Treatment

If you or a loved one are suffering from drug addiction related to trauma, call The Raleigh House today at 720-891-4657 or contact us online to learn how our treatment programs can help you or someone you love get better.