Sexual trauma (noun): 1) mental, emotional and physical injury resulting from unwanted sexual contact inflicted upon a person through coercion, intimidation or physical force, 2) trauma results from sexual abuse, sexual assault, rape or attempted rape, incest, or molestation.
- Solutions Recovery, Inc.
Using Drugs and Alcohol Adds to the Pain and Suffering of Sexual Trauma
The bruises may have faded long ago but the rawness of the humiliation and revulsion remains painfully fresh and strong, literally searing into your heart, mind and soul.
In odd moments, your mind flashes back to that horrible time when someone you trusted violated you, took your dignity, stole your dreams.
You either cry uncontrollably as if the tears will wash away your sense of shame…or the tears won’t flow because you don’t feel anything.
Using drugs or alcohol in an attempt to ease the pain, dull the anxiety, stop the nightmares, mask your self-hatred, control your anger, or to simply get through the day only adds to your suffering.
Becoming addicted to drugs or alcohol deepens and heightens your pain and despair, stopping you from moving forward with your life. It impacts every area of your life and hurts those who love and care for you and jeopardizes your career.
We know that every victim – child, teenager, college student, woman or man – suffers the affects of sexual trauma differently.
Our therapies will be tailored to your needs, to help you regain your sense of well-being and hopefulness for the future. We’re here to help you remember how important, powerful and unique you really are!
Let our caring, supportive therapists and counselors help you through the healing process of the sexual trauma and addiction in a safe and peaceful environment. Call 1-800-771-8599 or (702) 228-8520 anytime day or night!
Emotional Problems Caused by Sexual Trauma:
- Depression
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Low Self-esteem
- Anxiety
- Impulsiveness
- Anger
- Self-destructive Behavior (including suicidal thoughts)
- Memory Problems
- Eating Disorders
Who are the Victims of Sexual Trauma?
Sexual trauma knows no social, racial or demographic bounds.
Incest occurs within families. Molestation happens to children by persons they trust. Date rape is too common for high school and college students.
Rape is most associated as a crime against women but men can be victims as well. They suffer silently as the majority of males do not report what happened to them for fear of being labeled as weak, cowardly or a homosexual.
How Solutions Recovery, Inc. Can Help You
Our experienced and compassionate counselors will help you understand what you’re feeling is normal and that recovery from sexual trauma as well as alcohol and drug addiction is possible.
We tailor an integrated healing process to your unique situation and emotional needs and provide a safe and supportive environment for that journey.
Call us now at 1-800-771-8599 or (702) 228-8520.
Ask about our residential treatment program that includes holistic services and amenities as well as the co-occurring residential support. Both programs welcome out-of-area guests as well as Las Vegas residents who want dedicated and focused time for their healing process.
