A woman learning about benefits of EMDR.

Benefits of EMDR for Addiction Recovery

Addiction recovery is a deeply personal and often challenging journey. Many people find that unresolved trauma significantly contributes to substance use, making it harder to sustain long-term recovery. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or EMDR, has gained recognition as a powerful therapy that addresses trauma and emotional wounds tied to substance use disorders. For anyone…

A patient talking about trauma and addiction

Trauma and Addiction

The relationship between trauma and addiction is a powerful and often overlooked dynamic. Many people struggling with addiction have a history of trauma, whether from childhood experiences, violence, loss, or other deeply troubling events. Understanding this connection is necessary because addressing trauma can be a key step toward achieving long-term recovery. By recognizing how trauma…