How do heroin treatment programs address co-occurring PTSD?
Understanding the Link Between Heroin Addiction and PTSD Heroin addiction and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) frequently occur together. Many individuals use heroin as a way to cope with trauma-related symptoms such as intrusive memories, hypervigilance, emotional numbness, or sleep disturbances. Over time, heroin may temporarily blunt distress but ultimately worsens PTSD symptoms and deepens dependence. […]
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