“Substance use by females is often linked to traumatic events or stressors, including sexual and physical assault or abuse, sudden physical illness, an accident, or a disruption in family life,” explains the 2005 SAMHSA Report on Women. “Females often use alcohol or other drugs to self-medicate in an effort to cope with these traumatic events.”
ATTC Resources on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders
Pacific Southwest ATTC Presentation: Evidenced Based Treatment for Trauma, PTSD, and Addiction
