Trauma damages faith and identity, often resulting in coping mechanisms like addiction. Community support and purpose fight ...

The connection between mental health and substance misuse is frequently misunderstood and underreported. In March 2025, Us Weekly presented ‘The Missing Issue' - which was dedicated to an exploration ...

In talking with fellow clinicians about addiction, the one view that I encounter most frequently is this: Addiction is a trauma response. That is to say, if someone has an addiction (to alcohol, ...

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Starting a secular addiction recovery program was personal for Early Brunner. "I am in addiction recovery myself," explained Brunner, founder of Recovery Demystified. "It was a really long, difficult, ...

The same forces driving rising levels of anxiety, stress, and social comparison are also shaping their risk for substance use ...