Trauma: Be Proactive, Save a Life

Trauma can be physical or emotional. Events that are emotionally traumatic can actually have an impact on brain functioning, and result in symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. Up to 5.3 million women in the United States struggle with alcohol use disorders, and these disorders can be triggered or worsened by trauma. There are ways you can help yourself or a loved one who has been impacted by a traumatic experience.

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