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Intergenerational trauma substance abuse4/15/2024 ![]() Participants will be able to describe the specific effects of trauma, abuse and neglect on the brain.Participants will be able to understand the various ways in which trauma, abuse, and neglect can foster the development of eating disorders and substance use disorders.Recognizing and addressing trauma and PTSD is crucial without this, treatment for ED and SUD often fails, resulting in higher relapse rates. Research on families of Holocaust survivors, Native populations, and African-Americans reveals that trauma effects can be transmitted to subsequent generations via epigenetic changes, influencing the risk for ED and SUD. Our understanding of trauma has evolved, shedding light on its varied forms and its neural impacts. Early childhood trauma can influence the brain’s neural circuitry, fostering traits like compulsivity, impulsivity, and emotional instability, which are foundational to both ED and SUD. Studies underscore the significance of evaluating trauma and PTSD in the treatment of ED and SUD. Research consistently links trauma-including historical and race-based trauma-to eating disorders (ED) and substance use disorders (SUD). Presented by special guest, Carolyn Coker Ross, MD, MPH, CEDS Continuing Education & Professional Development.Virtual Evening Intensive Outpatient Program.SunCloud’s drug and alcohol abstinence commitment. ![]() ![]() Institute for Eating Disorders and Addiction. ![]()
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