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Sanctuary Sedona How is Complex PTSD Treated?

How is Complex PTSD Treated?

If you’re living with complex PTSD, healing might feel impossible. But just because your trauma is complex doesn’t mean treatment has to be. Healing is possible through proven treatment methods that take place in a supportive setting. A holistic trauma treatment program can reduce your symptoms and resolve your trauma without making you feel unsafe.  […]

Am I addicted to heroin

Am I Addicted to Heroin?

I Only Do Heroin on the Weekends — Am I Addicted? Occasional heroin use can quickly spiral into a full-blown addiction. Heroin alters the brain’s function and structure and can cause you to develop substance use disorder before you even realize it. While withdrawal and cravings can make it difficult to escape the cycle, an […]

Am I Addicted to Meth?

I Only Do Meth on the Weekends — Am I Addicted? Methamphetamine, also known as meth, is defined by the United States government as a Schedule I substance, meaning that it has a high risk for misuse and addiction and has no accepted medical usage. Meth can be taken in various ways, including intravenous or intramuscular […]

Developmental Trauma vs Shock Trauma

Developmental Trauma vs Shock Trauma

Trauma is an umbrella term we use to describe a natural human response to something difficult that happened in our lives. However, this doesn’t mean that all trauma is the same. Trauma doesn’t necessarily stem from one large and terrible event, like war or assault. Sometimes, we carry trauma from small yet impactful repeated experiences.  […]

Am I Addicted to Weed?

I Only Smoke Weed on the Weekends — Am I Addicted? Marijuana use has increased over the past few decades due to changing legislation and increased social acceptance. As this substance becomes legal for medicinal and recreational use in several states, more individuals use it regularly. While society typically considers marijuana a milder drug than other substances, […]

Alcohol's Damaging Effects on the Brain

Alcohol’s Damaging Effects on the Brain

Most people assume that drinking will have a minimal effect on their overall health and wellness, and the worst thing that can happen is a hangover in the morning. However, doctors are now suggesting that alcohol might affect brain function even after you are no longer intoxicated. If you are experiencing alcoholism and looking for answers to overcome […]

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How to Heal Core Wounds and Core Fears

Whether it’s in childhood or adulthood, experiencing a traumatic event can have a lot of long-lasting effects. Some people walk away with a wound or fear that’s so deeply rooted, that it almost becomes a part of them. Living with these types of wounds and fears holds you back from being able to fully grasp […]

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Withdrawal From Kratom

Kratom is a substance derived from the leaf of a Southeast Asian tree that has opioid-like effects. People take it to relax or elevate their mood and energy. Many people even use it to ease withdrawals from heroin or prescription opioids. Kratom is marketed as natural and safe. And it is true that it was […]

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What Are Coping Behaviors of Complex PTSD?

If you’ve experienced complex trauma, you might notice certain habits you’ve developed in response. Some might be healthy ways to process your feelings around your past, but others could be cause for concern.  It’s never too late to identify and adapt how you cope with your trauma. Going to a holistic trauma treatment program can […]

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What is the Relationship Between Childhood Trauma and Complex PTSD?

If you lived through multiple traumatic events in your childhood, you might still be feeling their aftermath to this day. And while it may not seem like it, it’s common for people to see long-lasting effects, even into adulthood. You might be familiar with simple PTSD, but if you’re also experiencing additional symptoms, you could […]