By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: July 13, 2023 Updated: July 13, 2023 Trauma can have a profound impact on mental health, even if the symptoms are not apparent for years. Trauma and addiction are often related. However, many addiction treatment programs don’t take past trauma into…
By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: May 31, 2023 Updated: July 5, 2023 When you go to the doctor, the focus is often on figuring out what’s wrong. While your doctor only wants to help, taking a clinical approach that seems to ignore what may be happening…
By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: December 7, 2022 Updated: November 21, 2022 When it comes to addiction treatment, what does “trauma-informed” mean? Trauma-informed care is an approach that acknowledges the impact of trauma on individuals struggling with addiction and mental health issues. It takes into consideration…
By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: October 3, 2022 Updated: September 27, 2022 Why is trauma-informed care important for addiction recovery? Men and women who experience past or recent trauma can struggle with their feelings which can lead to depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and addiction if left…
By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: July 4, 2022 Updated: July 21, 2022 Trauma is the result of a single or ongoing event that causes significant stress to the point that it can hinder the emotional development of children and adults. A traumatic event can be anything…