trauma

Why don't they just stop using drugs then?

Video and audio recordings

Why don't they just stop using drugs then? Making the case for trauma and ACE informed substance use services. Andrew has developed trauma and ACE informed approaches in North Wales and other parts of the UK and Ireland during the last five...

SUAB Webinar: Why don't they just stop using drugs then?

14 October 2020

Manchester

United Kingdom

Why don't they just stop using drugs then? Making the case for trauma and ACE informed substance use services.

Date And Time

Wed, 14 October 2020

13:00 – 14:00 BST

Vicarious Trauma

Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster

The term vicarious trauma (Perlman & Saakvitne, 1995), sometimes also called compassion fatigue, is the latest term that describes the phenomenon generally associated with the “cost of caring” for others (Figley, 1982). Other terms used for...

Trauma and Substance Use

Video and audio recordings

This webinar provided information about the nature of trauma (including post-traumatic stress disorder) and its effects. As well as discussing the link between trauma and the use of alcohol and other drugs (including methamphetamine).

Consultation on "Addressing Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders in Humanitarian and Relief Settings"

News

The UNODC Prevention Treatment and Rehabilitation Section (PTRS) in coordination with WHO and UNHCR is planning a consultation process to develop a technical guidance tool to address substance use and substance use disorders, as well as...

Webinar: Trauma and Substance Use

21 April 2020

Webinar

This webinar will provide information about

Trauma Informed Care for Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Practice

Website

Trauma, especially during childhood, can negatively impact the way our brains develop. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events experienced before reaching the age of 18, including but not limited to abuse or...

Energy Psychology Techniques for Reducing Trauma & Addiction

13 May 2020

Webinar

Energy psychology techniques have shown continuous efficacy in reducing trauma brain responses. Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and Thought Field Therapy (TFT) use tapping on acupressure meridians to reduce agitated sympathetic nervous system agitation to parasympathetic nervous system resting response within minutes.

2nd International Conference on Trauma and Addiction: Integrated Approaches to Attachment, Relationships, and Family Issues

16 January 2020

Scottsdale

United States

This International Conference on Trauma and Addiction brings together world-renowned researchers, authors, clinicians, and trainers to review and discuss the interaction between trauma, chemical and behavioural addictions, and psychiatric illnesses.

This gathering of health professionals is hosted by Meadows Behavioral Healthcare and Newport Academy.

Webinar: Treating Co-Occurring Trauma and Addiction

27 February 2019

Webinar

This webinar will review the key factors necessary for effectively treating co-occurring trauma and addiction. Practical suggestions and tools will be offered, including content specific to assessment, early intervention, and long-term recovery.