Don't Make it Worse! Use of Alcohol or Drugs After Trauma

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"My friend has survived a traumatic event and I want to help them. Wouldn't the best thing be to just take them out and get them drunk?" This is a common question posed by many friends, neighbors or family members. Alcohol is ubiquitous in our culture. It plays a part of many family, social and religious celebrations and traditions. Confusion about its safety occurs because it is a legal substance for people 21 years of age and older. The use of alcohol or minor tranquilizers after a traumatic event used to be a fairly standard treatment protocol. However, the research over the last decade clearly shows the deleterious effects of alcohol to a traumatized person. Authors:Angie Panos, Ph.D., CEAP and Patrick Panos, Ph.D., ABPP

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Submitted by: Joyce Boaz
Submitted on: 9-Jan-2004