PTSD
What does the "T" in PTSD stand for?
Traumatic
True or False:
It is possible to heal from severe trauma.
TRUE
People with PTSD sometimes use substances to self-________.
self-medicate
What percent of women will experience trauma in their lives?
a. 51%
b. 61%
a. 51%
What does the "D" in PTSD stand for?
Disorder
Numbing, feeling detached, and avoiding feelings of trauma are examples of what PTSD symptom?
Avoidance
PTSD and substance abuse may be connected in a ________ spiral.
downward spiral
What percent of men will experience trauma in their lives?
a. 51%
b. 61%
b. 61%
What does the "S" in PTSD stand for?
Stress
Problems with relationships, work, or other major areas of life are examples of what symptom of PTSD?
Lower Functioning
Substance use and PTSD are often defined by a cycle of these two dynamics.
secrecy & control
True or False:
30%-59% of men in substance use treatment have PTSD.
False
This statistic is for women.
For men, 11%-38% in SUD treatment have PTSD.
What does the "P" in PTSD stand for?
Post
Nightmares and flashbacks are examples of what PTSD symptom?
Intrusion
What year was PTSD added to the official list of psychiatric disorders?
1980
Are men or women more likely to develop PTSD after experiencing a traumatic event?
women
PTSD is considered a ______ disorder.
Anxiety
Feeling "hyped up," being easily startled, problems sleeping, and feeling angry are examples of what PTSD symptom?
Arousal
What are the two types of PTSD?
simple & complex
________ (specific substance) use disorder was the most common drug-specific disorder, affecting 20.6 million people.
marijuana