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, ...

Evidence-based analysis examines EMDR therapy, trauma, addiction, and the role of the nervous system in long-term recovery ...

BELLOWS FALLS — Come see a sneak peek of "Uprooting Addiction," a documentary film and discussion which explores the connection between childhood trauma and addiction through personal stories and ...

When my son was born, I made a promise to myself and to him: the cycle of trauma and addiction stops now. I was 12 years sober at the time. The path that got me there had been filled with abuse, shame ...

New research suggests that the path to alcohol dependence may differ depending on when the condition begins. A study published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence identifies distinct roles for genetic ...

Stephanie S. Covington, PhD, LCSW, a Del Mar resident with a PhD in psychology and a master’s degree in clinical social work, has embraced numerous and diverse fields of interest and areas of focus, ...

Jan. 29, 2026 -- How does trauma shape identity, trust, and connection in relationships? In this episode, we spoke with Thema Bryant, PhD, author of Matters of the Heart: Healing Your Relationship ...

WICKENBURG, Ariz., Dec. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Meadows, a national leader in trauma, addiction, and mental health treatment, today released its 2024 Annual Outcomes Report, demonstrating ...

Addiction Recovery Expert Richard Taite and Constance Scharff, PhD, Introduce a Sixth Stage of Recovery With Practical Tools for Post-Traumatic Growth LOS ANGELES, Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Can ...

MADISON, WI (WKOW) -- A local mother-daughter duo is publishing a book that brings a voice to trauma recovery and healing. Both are University of Wisconsin alums, bringing their expertise in the ...