The National Center for PTSD states that 60% of men and 50% of women experience at least one trauma in their lifetimes. The symptoms of trauma can lead many people to turn to alcohol or drugs. If you need dual diagnosis treatment, turn to BlueCrest Recovery. Learn more about our trauma treatment program by calling 888.292.9652.
Understanding Trauma
Trauma refers to a lasting emotional response to a distressing event. Traumatic events can be anything, including events that occur in childhood, like abuse, disrupted attachment, and neglect.
A traumatic event can be:
- A recent and single event
- A single event from the past
- A chronic pattern of events
Symptoms of Trauma
Trauma can result in shock, denial, and even changes in your body, mind, and behavior.
Complex trauma refers to events that continue over a long period of time, like childhood neglect, and have formative impacts on your life.
Some of the symptoms of trauma are:
- Flashbacks
- Intrusive thoughts
- Nightmares
- Avoidance behavior
- Unpredictable emotions
- Feelings of isolation
- Feelings of shame
- Having triggers
- Feeling overwhelmed
- Sleep problems
Trauma can present itself with physical symptoms, such as chronic pain, tension headaches, migraines, and more.
Intrusive symptoms can affect your well-being and lead to significant impairment in your daily life. Some people turn to anything that can offer relief from these symptoms, including drugs or alcohol.
Although it may seem like substances can help ease these symptoms, they affect your brain’s pleasure and reward systems and can worsen the effects of trauma and other mental illnesses.
Trauma and Addiction Treatment in New Jersey
Without the help of professionals, healing from trauma and addiction can be very difficult. If you have co-occurring disorders, turn to a program that offers both trauma and addiction treatment services.
Partial Care Trauma Treatment Program
For those who have just begun their recovery, the best place to begin is our partial care trauma therapy program. This intensive option allows you to delve into the cause of your trauma and discover what may be preventing you from healing.
At BlueCrest Recovery, our partial care trauma counseling program focuses on cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and holistic therapies like yoga and meditation.
We understand that dealing with addiction as well as trauma can make recovery more complex, which is why we also offer medication-assisted treatment with Vivitrol to help prevent cravings.
Our group therapy sessions, 12-step programs, and family counseling mean you never have to feel alone as you recover. Giving and receiving support in meetings and group sessions is a powerful part of feeling connected during your treatment.
Intensive Outpatient Trauma Therapy Program
When facing a dual diagnosis of trauma and addiction, it may be best to maintain a structured plan throughout your treatment and as you begin to get back to your life. That is possible to do with our intensive outpatient programs.
You can participate in day or evening sessions, allowing you to work and take care of your family while still benefiting from psychiatric care, group sessions, and much more.
Outpatient Trauma Treatment Program
After completing more structured trauma counseling program options, or if you are ready to start with a flexible treatment plan, you can turn to outpatient services. These give you more freedom and the chance to maintain your normal activities.
You will still have access to all of the care you need, including relapse prevention services, to help you maintain sobriety and mental stability.
Get Treatment for Trauma and Addiction at BlueCrest Recovery
You do not have to battle addiction and trauma on your own. BlueCrest Recovery offers the trauma counseling program options you need as well as treatment for addictions that may be worsening your mental health problems. Contact BlueCrest Recovery today by calling 888.292.9652.
Everyone there is super kind, they make feel like family, they treat you with respect, and they really understand why people come there looking for help.
Every single person there is special. From the nurses, to the people to lead the group sessions, to the kitchen and the cleaning staff, everyone is just amazing.
I want to thank them for the experience they gave me, for everything they taught me, and most important, for the love and respect they showed me while I was there.
I'd recommend this place to anyone struggling with addiction. They will help you and truly understand what you are going through.
Thank you BlueCrest for everything you do.
Leo
First thing ,talking about employees,is that they showed a lot of understanding which is very important for the first steps at rehab.
I like classes a lot.Not only that I learned a lot but I participated a lot and I was asking the questions.I became open and honest definitely.
All employees gave us support and help.Guys,I love and I respect you all.
You gave us so many tools.
Just to mention one example.
My 6 years old granddaughter wrote in her card “Pop,I am so happy to have you in my life”.She did hit me with the biggest sledgehammer on the earth and woke me up definitely and she made me cry for the first time in my life.
As preschool kid I was macho
kid.So many times I went back home with bloody nose, I didn’t cry,didn’t cry as boy,my parents died,my best friend got killed in car accident, didn’t cry.For me crying was girls thing.It took me 70 years to understand that crying is not about gender,it is abut feelings.
Whole my life I was helping and supporting people.But now I’m on the other side of table.It made me unhappy,insecure.But there was moment that made so happy and proud. I took yoga class and started doing it at home.After couple days Hector joined me and during
one class he said “Predo inspired me to start practicing “. It was such a nice feeling;I am on the both sides of the table.
Thank you so much for giving me all the tools so I can build my building with the help from my family and friends.
I am not religious,I am not spiritual but I can say from the very bottom of my heart
God bless you
Predo
P.P. My relationship with alcohol, everything was tomorrow, tomorrows. Now I have a different tomorrow. Tomorrow I’ll start my new life.
Listen to them.
They know what they’re doing!
