Format
Scientific article
Publication Date
Published by / Citation
https://substanceabusepolicy.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13011-019-0211-8
Original Language

English

Country
Germany
Keywords
addiction
substance use disorders
counseling
comorbidity
trauma-informed care
abuse
neglect

Reducing Barriers to Trauma Inquiry in SUD Treatment

Despite the high rate of traumatic events in clients with substance use disorders, trauma exposure often remains undetected in a majority of treatment-seeking clients. Improving health professionals’ knowledge and skills in the inquiry of traumatic events is therefore of utmost importance for appropriately addressing trauma-related treatment needs.