Resources.
Articles regarding substance abuse, PTSD, EMDR and many more:
Helping a loved one w/ addiction
Seeing a loved one suffering with a drinking problem can be emotionally draining, and trying to help them can be even harder.
Approximately 7.7 million U.S. adults are currently married to or living with a partner with an alcohol use disorder, according to a study from the University at Buffalo Research Institute. The research highlights the considerable psychological distress that can be caused by living with an alcoholic partner.
PTSD and Addiction.
PTSD is a condition in which an individual experiences tremendous stress or anxiety after witnessing or being engaged in a traumatic event. Any physical or psychological trauma that leaves the individual feeling powerless and out of control may lead to PTSD. Some of the most common causes of the condition include:
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Military combat
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Violent assault
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Natural disasters
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Sexual assault
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Childhood abuse
EMDR effective in treating PTSD.
Studies show that it is possible to alleviate distressing symptoms more rapidly with EMDR than with talk therapy alone. PTSD was eliminated for 100% of people who had experienced a single traumatic event and for 77% who had experienced multiple traumas after six 50-minute sessions. Because discussing the details of a traumatic experience is not required in EMDR sessions, the anxiety associated with confronting and revealing those details may be alleviated.