One study that has not only captivated my attention because of the rising number of people that are affected, but has also been an on-going battle in my personal life is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Substance Abuse (PTSD). PTSD/SUD is when a person learns to cope with traumatic life experiences through the overuse, and more commonly abuse of drugs, alcohol, or nicotine. More than likely the person suffering with PTSD/SUD will eventually use substances as their only form of coping to deal with their past experiences that left a traumatizing impact. …show more content…
The reason the treatment for PTSD/SUD is so long and tenacious is because there isn’t one real answer on how to resolve it or to lessen the effects of the disorder. I feel like if more people in that specific field that dedicated more time in really understanding this issue that so many are affected by then maybe there would be a better chance of someone like me and many others having a chance of having a successful recovery.
In conclusion, exploratory research is the only method of research study that has the potential in really unmasking the truths about PTSD/SUD. Without this type of extensive research being performed daily we will never get anywhere with developing more effective coping