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Chapter 13: Addictions and Psychological Trauma: Implications for Counseling Strategies

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DOI:

10.1891/9780826150851.0013

Authors

  • Wurzman, Rachel

Abstract

This chapter focuses on conceptualizing addiction in relationship to the experience of trauma. It briefly covers some of the major theoretical orientations used to understand how addiction develops in individuals with diagnosable substance use disorders and co-occurring trauma. The chapter highlights the importance of social neuroscience and identifies stigma-related obstacles to recovery. The chapter concludes with discussions of treatment approaches and strategies as well as the counseling implications of co-occurring substance use and trauma disorders.