General
What does PTSD stand for?
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
What is an intrusive symptom?
Nightmare or flashback
Only people who have been to war can have PTSD
False, anyone who has experienced a trauma could develop PTSD.
True or False: There are many reasons why someone may cope using substances.
True, people may use substances to escape from upsetting reminders of their trauma and strong emotions.
What are the two types of trauma?
Simple and complex
What is an example of avoidance?
Trying to stay away from something that triggers a reminder of the traumatic event.
PTSD symptoms are normal after a traumatic event.
True, although unpleasant, symptoms of PTSD are normal after a trauma.
What is the most common diagnosis for someone with PTSD to also have?
Substance use disorder
True or False: Many survivors of trauma feel powerless.
True- many times people feel powerless when during a trauma, which can deeply impact a person.
What is an example of feeling "hyped up"?
feeling on edge, waiting for something bad to happen, trouble sleeping, anger problems.
PTSD is not considered as a type of anxiety
False, PTSD is considered to be a form of anxiety.
True or False: If you have PTSD, you are more likely to use substances.
True, you are more likely to use substances if you have PTSD, and more likely to experience trauma if you use substances.
Does everyone who experiences trauma develop PTSD?
No, only 5% of men who experience trauma will have PTSD and 10% of women who will experience trauma will have PTSD.
What are some problems that PTSD can cause?
It is possible to heal from PTSD
true, it is possible to heal from PTSD symptoms in a safe way.
True or False: People who have PTSD are more likely to use more dangerous substances.
True, people who have both PTSD and SUD are more likely to use more dangerous substances like heroin or cocaine.
How does PTSD and Trauma affect a person's thoughts about themselves, others, and the world?
PTSD and trauma can cause people to have a harsh view of themselves, the world, and others. This can contribute to unhealthy coping skills.
True or False: You do not have to have had something bad happen to you to have PTSD.
True- Someone can get PTSD by witnessing a bad event happen to someone else.
Knowledge about PTSD is relatively new.
True, research around PTSD is relatively new and growing.
What themes do substance use and PTSD have in common?
Secrecy and Control