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Trauma and Addictions

Description

Recent research has confirmed what addiction treatment providers already knew to be true: the large majority of people who suffer from addiction issues also have a history of trauma and/or victimization. Experiences of trauma can cause lasting psychological and physiological effects including deficiencies in emotional regulation problem-solving and impulse control. This in turn can lead to the use of alcohol drugs and/or addictive behaviours as a "functional fit" to cope with overwhelming emotions physical dysregulation and other post-traumatic symptoms. 
 
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Overview

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  • Institution: Wilfrid Laurier University
  • Level: University
  • Language: English
  • Course Code: 0108
  • Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance

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