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Larrea, Vincent, Kloss, Blakeman.

Peterson, Fields, Rouse, Christensen.

Peterson, Fields, Rouse, Christensen.

Cameron, Bly-Chester, Fields, Andres.

Cameron, Bly-Chester, Fields, Andres.

Cameron, Bly-Chester, Fields, Andres.

It is well known that children in homes where addiction is present are at great risk of having substance use disorders and lifelong mental health problems.  Targeting these families is not only a priority treatment and recovery concern but an efective prevention strategy as well.  To prevent mental and substance use disorders, it is critical to work directly with the family environments in which these disorders originate.  This show will delve into the relationship of addiction and trauma, acknowledging th elong-term impacts on children and families.

Heideman, Gobrecht, Tilford.

Heideman, Gobrecht, Tiford.

Our society increasingly is recognizing that the victims of a disaster need support to recover from the trauma associated with the disaster event. Disasters include natural disasters such as severe storms, floods, and wild land fires as well as manmade events such as mas shootings or other acts of violence.  Trauma from disasters can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health problems, and can put victims at higher risk of substance abuse.