About this presentation
This presentation is designed for professionals working with individuals experiencing co-occurring trauma and substance use disorders. It explores the strong relationship between PTSD and addiction, introduces EMDR as an evidence-based treatment for dually diagnosed clients, and examines how unresolved trauma can drive compulsive substance use.
The session will address clinical decision-making around trauma processing during early recovery, challenge traditional abstinence-first approaches, and illustrate key concepts through a real-world case example.