by westcoastrc | Jul 11, 2021 | Blog
When you experience a traumatic event, your body will have an automatic reaction, known as the fight-flight-freeze response. You cannot control this reaction; it is your body’s way of surviving. However, even after a traumatic event has already happened, your body can...
by John Sharpe | Dec 10, 2023 | Family Therapy
Veterans seeking addiction treatment are more likely to be diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and co-occurring substance use disorder (SUD) compared to the general public. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), “Almost 1 out...
by John Sharpe | Aug 13, 2022 | Blog
Active members of the military, veterans, and their families are more likely to experience issues related to mental health and substance use disorder (SUD). The most common substances misused by men and women with a history of military service include alcohol and...
by admin | Dec 13, 2021 | Blog
With mental illness being as prevalent as it is, it helps to understand the different categories of mental illness that are listed in the DSM-5. The DSM-5 is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, used for the assessment and diagnosis of mental...
