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5 Signs of Substance Abuse Relapse Thinking Patterns In Women
Harold Mangrum
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor-II
CSACII, BA, MA, CSACSV
March 8,2023
We are concerned about the quality of trauma interventions that are available within the female communities.
It is our understandint that a certain quality is called for in order for the presentation to be effective
One of the main signs of substance abuse relapse thinking in women is the tendancy towards isolation when it comes to dealing with issues.
this has always been an issue when it comes to the way women process information about situations they have been in.
we have been researching this issue for more than 6 months and have found that the pattern has been regular for such responses.
You will find that the issues that develop as a result of these responses are more prevailant than that which is usual.
Research demonstrates a strong link between exposure to traumatic events and substance use problems. Many people who have experienced child abuse, criminal attack, disasters, war, or other traumatic events turn to alcohol or drugs to help them deal with emotional pain, bad memories, poor sleep, guilt, shame, anxiety, or terror. People with alcohol or drug use problems are more likely to experience traumatic events than those without these problems. Many people find themselves in a vicious cycle in which exposure to traumatic events produces increased alcohol and drug use, which produces new traumatic event experiences, which leads to even worse substance use, and so forth. Just as traumatic events and substance use often occur together,
so do trauma-related disorders and substance use disorders. For example, trauma-related disorders,
such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression, occur frequently among people with substance use disorders and visa versa. Not only do traumarelated and substance use disorders wreak havoc on the person who has them, they also often create major problems for relationships
with family members and friends.
A family doctor, clergy person, local mental health association, state psychiatric, psychological, or social work association, or health insurer may be helpful in providing a referral to an experienced counselor or therapist. Traumatized people are more likely than others of similar background to abuse
alcohol both before and after being diagnosed with PTSD. For example:
When people talk about substance abuse, they usually mean the consumption of alcohol or illegal drugs such as marijuana or cocaine or the misuse of prescription drugs (using them in a way that is not how they were prescribed). Substance use disorders are generally divided into two categories: substance dependence and substance abuse. Substance dependence is viewed as more serious than substance abuse and occurs when people have several of the following problems: (1) they have to take more of the substance to get the same effect; (2) they suffer withdrawal when they stop using after long periods of heavy use; (3) they have difficulty controlling the amount of the substance they use; (4) they attempt to cut down or stop use unsuccessfully; (5) they spend a great deal of time trying to obtain the substance or getting over the effects of use; (6) they give up important activities or responsibilities because of substance use; or (7) they continue to use substances
in spite of knowledge that it is harmful to do so.
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