SYMPTOMS OF TRAUMA
How do you know whether or not your son needs a boys’ trauma treatment program? Just as the causes of trauma vary from person to person, so too do the symptoms of PTSD. Look into boys’ trauma treatment if your son exhibits the following:
- Fear. Many boys with trauma live in constant fear of another event occurring.
- Anxiety. Many boys feel worry and anxiety that prevents them from living a healthy life.
- Anger. After the traumatic incident, boys might be more prone to anger and aggression.
- Depression. While some boys feel overwhelming emotions, others might feel emotionally numb.
- Aberrant sleep patterns. Nightmares are frequent after the traumatic event. Some boys also try to stay awake to avoid these nightmares. Trauma, therefore, leads to exhaustion in the day, and a greater desire to sleep.
BOYS’ TRAUMA TREATMENT PROGRAM AT OUR DUAL DIAGNOSIS CENTER
Many boys who have PTSD choose to “self-medicate” with drugs and alcohol. Substance use and mental illness form a vicious cycle, known as dual diagnosis. The National Alliance on Mental Illness reports that around 7.9 million Americans struggle with a dual diagnosis.
Dual diagnosis, also called co-occurring disorders, means your son has both a mental illness and a substance use disorder. In many cases, one causes the other, starting a vicious feedback loop. When considering a boys’ trauma treatment program, ensure that the facility offers dual diagnosis treatment.
Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center’s boys’ trauma treatment includes dual diagnosis treatment. We handle both their traumas and the substance use disorders they’ve developed to overcome said traumas. Stonewater offers dual diagnosis substance use treatment for:
No matter the substance, Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center treats both the substance use disorder and trauma at our boys’ trauma treatment program. If your son has a substance use problem, then their boys’ trauma treatment won’t be complete without dual diagnosis treatment.
THERAPY PROGRAMS DURING TREATMENT
What therapies do professionals offer in a boys’ trauma treatment program? Boys’ trauma treatment program specialists work with boys to determine their treatment needs. Your son has a primary role in shaping his individual plan for treatment. The therapies we offer at Stonewater include:
If you want to help your son overcome their trauma, don’t delay. Sign them up for a boys’ trauma treatment program today. For boys’ trauma treatment, contact Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center online or call us at 662.373.2828.