Most people seeking addiction treatment have a history of trauma. This session looks at how childhood adversity, PTSD, grief and relational trauma drive substance use, and how services can respond without re-traumatizing. Presenters cover integrated trauma and addiction models, emotional regulation, and evidence from clinical and community programs.
Topics include: adverse childhood experiences, PTSD and alcohol use disorder, grief and loss in recovery, trauma-informed organizations, emotional intelligence and healing, integrated trauma-addiction models.