PTSD and Addiction: When Alcohol or Drugs Become a Way to Cope
Living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can affect almost every aspect of daily life. Traumatic memories, nightmares, anxiety, flashbacks, and difficulty sleeping can make even ordinary situations feel overwhelming. For some people, alcohol or drugs become a way to escape these experiences, quieten unwanted thoughts, or temporarily feel more in control. What may begin as…
