Month: January 2021

free CE event

Free 2 Hour CE Event | Treating Trauma in Addiction

Treating Trauma in Addiction: CE Event Overview Free 2 Hour CE Event The Dilworth Center & The Augustine Recovery Center February 19, 2021 / 9am-11am EST In partnership with The Dilworth Center, this training from Augustine Recovery will explore varied types of trauma including developmental, shock and complex trauma, as well as the impact of …

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family survival guide for addiction

A Survival Guide for Living with an Addicted Person

How Addiction Affects Your Life This bulleted list addresses the ways in which our lives can be impacted by chemical dependency. This disease affects the entire household, not just the addict. Here are common experiences of family members who come to Augustine Recovery. Do any of them resonate with you? You find it hard to …

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trauma and addiction

Does Trauma Cause Addiction?

Every year, millions of Americans will experience a traumatic event. These instances can be difficult to overcome; without proper treatment, some people struggle to cope with the flashbacks, anxieties, and other symptoms that can emerge after a trauma. This may result in attempted self-medication through drugs and alcohol. To more thoroughly understand the relationship between …

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