PTSD Veterans

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric condition that follows the experience of a traumatic event. Some of the most common events that can trigger PTSD include military combat, sexual abuse, rape, domestic violence, and other violent crimes. Natural disasters or terrorist incidents can also lead to posttraumatic stress.

While many trauma survivors return to their daily life without significant issues, the stress symptoms some people experience do not go away that quickly. Moreover, these manifestations may worsen in time and transform into full-fledged PTSD.

A person with this disorder relives the incident or experience through nightmares or flashbacks. They may also feel anxious or detached, suffer estrangement or have difficulty with everyday life or routine activities. The four categories of PTSD symptoms are:

Apart from the severe chemical reactions induced in the human body by the abused substance, other health issues may appear: HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B or C, cardiovascular diseases or even cancer. The occurrence of infectious diseases among addicts is vast, with 1 in 3 AIDS deaths in the US being related to drugs.

A separate, although crucial, category of conditions are mental illnesses, for which there is a biunivocal relationship: some psychiatric diseases, like anxiety or depression, lead to drug abuse. Substance abuse, at the same time, can worsen the symptoms and create new problems for the patient.

In addition to the harm that addicts do to their own body, their behavior may affect other people as well. For instance, fetal exposure to opioids may induce the withdrawal syndrome in newborns and have lasting consequences on the child’s development.

The fundamental principle that both scientific research and practice have shown is that PTSD and comorbidities must be treated at the same time. Patients need integrated care for mental and substance disorders. The medical staff and counseling teams will work together to develop the best line of treatment.

Complementary to medication, behavioral therapies have also been proved to work. Among these, cognitive-behavioral therapy and exposure therapy are recommended for anxiety disorders (and PTSD falls into that category.)

It may look like you can take matters into your own hands, but until you don’t address the root of the problem, you may not have a chance to a normal life. The first step is always the hardest, but with specialized guidance, you can learn how to come to terms with the traumatic event and manage it without the help of substances.

Men and women who have served our country and who have developed an addiction to drugs or alcohol also often suffer from PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). Windward Way has fostered the clinical partnerships to effectively treat PTSD and addiction to drugs or alcohol. Our drug rehab and also our alcohol treatment center can accommodate the PTSD addiction treatment you need—or for a soldier you care about.

Since it’s important that you receive the best care available for men, a post-war trauma treatment at Windward Way can be just the valuable solution you’re looking for. Call the friendly people at Windward Way—they’ll give you the answers you’re after about our addiction treatment program and PTSD. They’re standing by, right now. Call: (855) 491-7694.

Windward Way is committed to providing the best care for men and women available. In fact, that’s why we strive to offer an individualized treatment center for PTSD addiction treatment. We’re aware of the many addiction types plaguing veterans with trauma. As it so happens, we’re extremely proud of our program we’ve crafted specifically for these fine people who have served the cause of freedom so bravely.

Call us now to begin the process to reclaim your new life with Windward Way. We want to hear your situation and individualize a plan, just for you. We’re here 24/7 at (855) 491-7694, so call us now!