PTSD and Substance Abuse Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, dual diagnosis treatmentBy Beaches RecoveryApril 22, 2021How are post-traumatic stress disorder, commonly referred to as PTSD, and substance abuse related to each other? Addiction is a disease that can impact anyone, regardless of race, age, or health. It is common for PTSD and substance abuse to exist side-by-side. When this is the case, individuals are said to have a co-occurring disorder…
Substance Abuse in Veterans: The Link Between Veterans with PTSD Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryMarch 13, 2020The Link of Substance Abuse in Veterans Veterans cope and self-medicate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with drugs and alcohol. This use quickly turns into substance abuse in veterans requiring specialized substance use disorder treatment for a complete recovery. Dual diagnosis treatment in Jacksonville addresses mental health and substance use disorders together for lasting recovery in…
PTSD Treatment Program Mental Health, Rehab Blog, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 15, 2018When you suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), every day of your life is a walk on eggshells. You fear your triggers and never know where they might pop up. Even just trying to get through a standard day is a minefield of these problems, like television commercials, something someone says to you, smells, sights…
