Summary: Trauma and pain and addiction are tightly woven together. But, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is treatable and treating the wounds of trauma can help treat pain and addiction, too. We must pay attention to the toxic effects of trauma if we really want to help people stay away from drugs and feel better from chronic pain. In this episode, we hear personal stories of trauma, pain and addiction, as well as post-traumatic growth.
