Alpha 180

Trauma Resolution and
Addiction Recovery at IOP

Austin

Addiction is a serious problem that can have devastating consequences and the causes of

addiction are often difficult to detect, even for trained professionals. However, one of the most


important steps in addiction recovery is trauma resolution.

It may be hard to believe, but trauma is one of the biggest causes of addiction in America today.
Many people who suffer from addiction actually suffered from abuse or neglect as children.
Trauma resolution
This abuse and neglect often goes undetected because victims don’t want to talk about it or they
think no one will listen if they do open up about their painful experiences
If you’re experiencing any symptoms of addiction (e.g., drinking too much alcohol), we can help. Our
Intensive Outpatient Therapy Program ( IOP) program in Austin has helped hundreds of addicts
beat their addictions

At Alpha 180 in Austin, Texas, we designed our IOP Austin specifically for drug and alcohol
abusers with Trauma Resolution as part of the curriculum. To decide if this program is for you,
let’s first take a look at some common questions about the connection between trauma and
substance abuse.
How Does Trauma Contribute to Addiction?
It’s no secret that many addicts struggle with addiction due to some sort of trauma they have
experienced in their lives. What is less talked about is how the trauma may be related to what led
them down this path.

Many people think that it was simply because they were weak-willed. In truth, there are other
underlying causes for alcohol and drug use which can include PTSD or even bipolar disorder.

There are many ways in which trauma can manifest itself:

Violence
Abuse
Neglectful parenting or guardianship

Accidents – both natural disasters and other human-made catastrophes…and so on. Usually, these
traumatic events occur in childhood, but they can also occur later in life due to divorce, death, etc.

Childhood trauma leading to substance abuse

Occasional trauma can leave you anxious or depressed for a time, but it won’t necessarily lead to
drug abuse. If trauma repeats, however, the likelihood of developing PTSD goes up.

After trauma occurs, many people become addicted to drugs in order to self-medicate and make
themselves feel better. Those with trauma are more likely to abuse prescription medications, for
example, which are highly addictive.

Trauma affects the brain in many ways, including making us less able to regulate our emotions
and manage our impulses. People who grow up with trauma often have feelings of loneliness or
isolation throughout their lives, which can lead them to use drugs or alcohol to cope with their
feelings.

Is Substance Abuse a Symptom of Trauma?

It is more common for traumatized people to abuse alcohol, before and after they receive a PTSD
diagnosis.

Trauma resolution happens when its memories are surrounded by healthy support instead of
unhealthy trauma reactions. Traumatic memories begin to lose their power over you.

At Alpha 180’s Intensive Outpatient Program Treatment Austin, we have many success stories
of patients healing from trauma and leading successful lives. We are dedicated to providing our
patients with the trauma-informed treatment they need to heal from trauma and addiction.

Get Help Today!

Our experts have decades of experience with Trauma Resolution. At Alpha 180, we have helped
hundreds of addicts beat their addictions through an intensive outpatient therapy program
designed specifically for drug and alcohol abusers. Contact us or give us a call today at
833.257.4218 in Austin, Texas.

www.alpha180.com