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THE FATAL FUNNEL

THE MAIN QUESTION

According to social science research literature,what connection exists between Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and substance abuse?

IS THAT YOUR FINAL ANSWER!?

Where did we look?

  • Google Scholar
  • PTSD and Alcohol Abuse........Not much
  • PTSD and Substance Abuse....A large Variety

Addiction is defined as a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences. It is considered a brain disease because drugs change the brain; they change its structure and how it works. These brain changes can be long lasting and can lead to many harmful, often self-destructive, behaviors.

Define the terms

When in danger, it’s natural to feel afraid. This fear triggers many split-second changes in the body to prepare to defend against the danger or to avoid it. This “fight-or-flight” response is a healthy reaction meant to protect a person from harm. But in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), this reaction is changed or damaged. People who have PTSD may feel stressed or frightened even when they’re no longer in danger.

Thank You!

TOP FIVE ARTICLES

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder among substance users from the general population. The American Journal of Psychiatry Vol 149 No5.

Increased Use of Cigarettes, Alcohol, and Marijuana among Manhattan, New York, Residents after the September 11th Terrorist Attacks American Journal of Epidemiology

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Drug Disorders testing casual pathways Arch Gen Psychiatry. 1998;55(10):913-917. doi:10.1001/archpsyc.55.10.913

Alcohol Use and Alcohol-Related Problems Before and After Military Combat Deployment NIH public Access

  • Cocaine Dependence With and Without PTSD Among Subjects in the National Institute on Drug Abuse Collaborative Cocaine Treatment Study The American Journal of Psychiatry Vol.155 No.2

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