EP29: How Trauma Fuels Addiction—And Why Treating Both is the Key to Substance Abuse Disorder Recovery

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Have you ever wondered why addiction recovery often fails, even with detox and rehab? The key may lie in untreated trauma and mental health struggles.

Many people battling addiction are unknowingly self-medicating underlying mental health conditions like PTSD, anxiety, or depression. Without addressing both addiction and trauma together, recovery can feel like an endless cycle of relapse. In this episode, we uncover why treating only substance use isn’t enough—and what truly works for lasting recovery.

• Understand the deep connection between trauma and addiction, and why one fuels the other.
• Learn why self-medication with substances is a temporary fix that leads to deeper struggles.
• Discover the most effective treatment approach that combines therapy, coping strategies, and sometimes medication for real, lasting change.

Press play now to learn how addressing both addiction and mental health together can lead to a successful and sustainable recovery journey.

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This podcast provides practical guidance and support for families navigating the challenges of substance abuse disorder, offering insights from addiction recovery experts, family therapy, and support groups like Al-Anon and Family Drug Support, with a focus on understanding how to help and support loved ones dealing with addiction, including heroin addiction, through counselling and treatment options.

DISCLAIMER 

Every family is different — if you’re supporting someone through addiction, please make decisions that are right for you, ideally in consultation with qualified professionals and appropriate support networks.