PTSD & Addiction Treatment Programs
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and addiction commonly co-occur. Find trauma-informed treatment centers offering specialized therapies like EMDR, prolonged exposure, and integrated care for lasting recovery.
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Situated in New Orleans, LA, Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health delivers extensive rehabilitation options for adults and young adults facing challenges with substance use and concurrent mental health concerns. The center provides various treatment modalities, including intensive outpatient programs, outpatient services, and treatments utilizing methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone. Their targeted approaches address the needs of those who have endured trauma, those grappling with both pain and substance use issues, as well as individuals facing dual challenges related to mental health and substance use. By emphasizing 12-step support, anger management techniques, and brief intervention strategies, this center guarantees customized care for both male and female clients on their journey to recovery and wellness.

Townsend Recovery Center, located in Covington, LA, provides a wide array of addiction recovery services designed for both adults and young adults. The center facilitates detox programs, treatment for substance use disorders, and offers targeted assistance for individuals dealing with simultaneous substance use and serious mental health challenges. Various treatment options are available, including intensive outpatient care, long-term residential stays, and outpatient services, ensuring that different needs are met. Emphasizing a comprehensive recovery process, Townsend Recovery Center incorporates 12-step support, anger management techniques, and short-term interventions. With specialized programs for men, women, and individuals who have faced trauma, the center showcases its dedication to personalized treatment. Townsend Recovery Center is committed to delivering high-quality care, focusing on helping clients achieve lasting sobriety.

Uprising Addiction Center in Shreveport, LA, delivers a full spectrum of support for adults and young adults facing addiction. Their approach encompasses medically supervised detox, tailored substance abuse treatment, and dedicated support for co-occurring mental health concerns. Offering both intensive and standard outpatient services, they incorporate 12-step guidance, anger resolution techniques, and strategic brief interventions. Distinctive treatment tracks are available for individuals with trauma histories, those managing dual diagnoses, and clients dealing with pain alongside substance dependence. Uprising Addiction Center is committed to providing high-quality, gender-inclusive care for all individuals striving for recovery.

Sanctuary Louisiana, situated in Lacassine, LA, is dedicated to providing extensive treatment for adult men struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health challenges. The center offers various levels of care including inpatient hospital treatment, robust outpatient programs, and supportive transitional living arrangements to foster lasting sobriety. Employing evidence-based methods like 12-step integration, emotional regulation training, and short-term counseling, Sanctuary Louisiana serves individuals with a history of trauma, domestic abuse, or intimate partner violence. They also feature distinct programs designed for older adults and younger men, ensuring personalized and effective care for every client.

The Youth Service Bureau of St Tammany in Slidell, LA, provides structured outpatient services for adults struggling with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. They also offer support for emotional challenges in children. Their expertise lies in anger management techniques, concise intervention strategies, and cognitive behavioral therapy. The center designs specific treatment plans for teenagers, those who have endured sexual abuse, and individuals dealing with the effects of trauma. Catering to adults, young adults, and children of all genders, this organization is dedicated to delivering effective assistance and comprehensive care for addiction and mental well-being.

Situated in Covington, LA, the Youth Service Bureau of St. Tammany focuses on outpatient treatment for substance use challenges in both adults and children/adolescents facing serious mental health disorders or emotional challenges. The center employs proven methodologies such as anger management, cognitive behavioral therapy, and contingency management. It features tailored programs for youth, individuals who have suffered sexual abuse, and those with a history of trauma. Catering to a diverse clientele that includes men and women, as well as young adults, the facility fosters a supportive and all-encompassing atmosphere for individuals on their path to healing and recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
About PTSD Treatment
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorders co-occur at remarkably high rates. Up to 50% of individuals seeking addiction treatment also meet criteria for PTSD. The relationship between trauma and addiction is complex, requiring specialized trauma-informed treatment that addresses both conditions simultaneously for effective, lasting recovery.
Understanding PTSD and Addiction
PTSD develops after experiencing or witnessing traumatic events like combat, assault, accidents, or natural disasters. Symptoms include intrusive memories, flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, avoidance, and emotional numbness. Many people use alcohol or drugs to manage these distressing symptoms, finding temporary relief but ultimately worsening both PTSD and developing addiction. Substances interfere with trauma processing and prevent real healing.
Trauma-Informed Care Principles
Quality trauma-informed treatment emphasizes:
- Safety: Creating physical and emotional safety throughout treatment
- Trustworthiness: Building trust through transparency and consistency
- Peer Support: Connecting with others who understand trauma and recovery
- Collaboration: Shared decision-making and partnership in treatment
- Empowerment: Building strengths and restoring sense of control
- Cultural Sensitivity: Respecting diverse backgrounds and experiences
Evidence-Based Trauma Therapies
Specialized therapies for PTSD and addiction include:
- Prolonged Exposure (PE): Safely confronts trauma memories to reduce their power
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Processes traumatic memories through bilateral stimulation
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT): Addresses unhelpful beliefs about trauma
- Seeking Safety: Integrated model addressing both PTSD and substance use
- Trauma-Focused CBT: Cognitive behavioral approach adapted for trauma
Integrated Treatment Approach
Modern research clearly shows that addressing PTSD and addiction together leads to better outcomes than treating them sequentially. Integrated programs provide coordinated care where trauma therapists and addiction specialists work together, creating comprehensive treatment plans that recognize how these conditions interact and support each other in recovery.
Taking It at Your Pace
Quality trauma-informed programs never force trauma disclosure before you're ready. Early treatment focuses on safety, stabilization, developing coping skills, and addressing substance use. Trauma processing begins when you and your therapist collaboratively decide you're prepared. Building foundation skills—emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness—creates readiness for deeper trauma work.
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