Trauma & Substance Use

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Contents:
Who is this booklet for and what does it do? 1
What is a traumatic event? 1
How common are traumatic experiences? 1
Common reactions to traumatic experiences 2
Trauma and substance use 3
When should I seek help? 4
How are trauma symptoms treated? 4
Tips for staying well 5
Techniques for Staying Well 7
Where to get help 14
About this booklet:
This booklet is part of a series on mental health and substance use funded
by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.
Substance use in this booklet refers to the use of alcohol, tobacco and
other drugs.
Other booklets in this series include:
• Anxiety and Substance Use
• Mood and Substance Use
• Psychosis and Substance Use
• Personality and Substance Use
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