Dr Charles Noplis

  Introduction Trauma is everywhere in our world. It can be experienced at any age, and it's especially prevalent among addicts. Unfortunately, this often means that treatment programs are missing the mark when it comes to addressing the unique needs of their clients. In this article, we'll explore what trauma is and how it affects addiction recovery. What is trauma? Trauma is a psychological response to a traumatic event or situation. It can be caused by a single event, or ongoing events. Traumatic events may include natural disasters, accidents, war and abuse. Physical trauma can include injuries from car crashes or other accidents; emotional trauma can result from verbal abuse or neglect; sexual trauma includes rape and molestation. How does trauma affect addiction and recovery? Trauma can lead to addiction. Trauma can affect the brain's reward system, causing it to crave substances or experiences that make you feel better in the moment. This is called ...

  Introduction Relapse prevention is an important part of the recovery process. It's normal to experience setbacks in sobriety, but with the right tools and support, you can learn how to avoid relapses and sustain your recovery. Learn about relapse and recovery. Relapse prevention strategies can be helpful in preventing you from experiencing a slip or relapse. A slip is an isolated incident that happens when you are trying your best to stay sober, but something goes wrong and you use drugs or alcohol again. A relapse is when someone who has been clean returns to using drugs or alcohol after having built up some sobriety. To prevent a slip from turning into a full-blown relapse, it's important for people in recovery to understand the difference between these two terms--and know how to get help if they feel like their recovery is at risk for slipping into another full-blown addiction issue. Use community resources to develop healthy habits. To help you stay on track...