Category: Sober living

This model has important implications for the treatment of trauma-induced psychological distress and alcohol addiction. Drinking to cope with negative affect may explain elevated alcohol use in individuals experiencing distress (Khantzian, 1997). Those with PTSD may use alcohol to dampen traumatic memories or “escape” from symptoms of PTSD (Brady, Back, & Coffey, 2004). Specifically within […]

It’s a journey that requires immense strength and resilience, but the rewards are immeasurable. Knowing relapse signs can help you recognize your risk of relapse, and they may include a return to addictive thinking patterns and compulsive behaviors. You can remember everything and not feel that sense of terror of waking up and not remembering […]