Understanding the Long Term Effects of Trauma

Understanding the Long Term Effects of Trauma

The vast majority of all Americans will go through at least one traumatic experience in their lifetimes. Experiences of this type heavily strain the built-in human capacity to cope with extreme stress. Most teens and adults recover from them with the passage of time. However, your child may also experience prolonged effects following trauma exposure.…

What Is Psychological Dependence?

All psychoactive substances, such as alcohol, marijuana, and opiates, have the potential to cause both physical and psychological addiction. But what is psychological dependence? Psychological dependence requires treatment but does not result in your body developing a physical dependency on your substance of choice. Both physical and psychological dependencies can cause withdrawal symptoms and require…