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PTSD and Trauma & Addiction Treatment

Trauma is at the root of a large share of addiction. Integrated care at every Courage Recovery Network location.

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How does Courage Recovery treat ptsd and trauma?

Trauma is at the root of a large share of addiction. Our programs are trauma-informed at every level, meaning staff are trained to avoid re-traumatization, and clients receive evidence-based trauma therapy such as EMDR and Cognitive Processing Therapy alongside addiction treatment.

Key takeaways

  • Trauma is at the root of a large share of addiction.
  • Also called post-traumatic stress disorder, complex PTSD.
  • Core therapies: EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure.
  • Treated at every level of care, from detox through outpatient, with on-site psychiatry.
  • Signs include intrusive memories, nightmares, or flashbacks, hypervigilance and being easily startled, emotional numbness or detachment.
  • Covered by most plans under federal mental health parity law.
Also known as
post-traumatic stress disorder, complex PTSD, trauma-informed care
Treated at
All levels of care: detox, inpatient, PHP, IOP, outpatient
Core therapies
EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure
Psychiatric care
On-site psychiatrist, medication management, weekly review

Signs you may need ptsd and trauma and addiction treatment

  • Intrusive memories, nightmares, or flashbacks
  • Hypervigilance and being easily startled
  • Emotional numbness or detachment
  • Avoidance of reminders
  • Using substances to sleep or to shut off memories

Our treatment approach

Safety and stabilization first, then trauma processing when the client is ready. Veterans, first responders, and survivors of abuse receive care from clinicians experienced in their specific trauma populations.

Therapies we use for ptsd and trauma

  • EMDR
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Prolonged Exposure
  • trauma-informed DBT
  • somatic experiencing
  • psychiatric medication management

Trauma-informed care at every level

Every Courage Recovery program is trauma-informed. Staff are trained to recognize how trauma shapes behavior, avoid re-traumatization, and create physical and emotional safety. This is not a specialty track. It is the baseline for everything we do.

Levels of care for ptsd and trauma

PTSD and Trauma treatment is available at every level of care, so you can enter at the intensity you need and step down without losing your team.

DetoxInpatient TreatmentPartial Hospitalization Program (PHP)Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)Outpatient Treatment

PTSD and Trauma treatment by location

PTSD and Trauma treatment in Los Angeles, CAPTSD and Trauma treatment in Las Vegas, NVPTSD and Trauma treatment in Virginia Beach, VAPTSD and Trauma treatment in Rockville, MD

Other conditions we treat

Dual DiagnosisDepressionAnxietyBipolar DisorderPersonality DisordersSchizoaffective Disorder

Medically reviewed by the Courage Recovery Network Clinical Team. Last updated 2026-09-29. This page is for educational purposes and does not replace an individual clinical assessment. Call (888) 614-7778 for a confidential evaluation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ptsd and trauma treatment?

Trauma is at the root of a large share of addiction. Our programs are trauma-informed at every level, meaning staff are trained to avoid re-traumatization, and clients receive evidence-based trauma therapy such as EMDR and Cognitive Processing Therapy alongside addiction treatment.

What are the signs of ptsd and trauma with substance use?

Common signs include intrusive memories, nightmares, or flashbacks, hypervigilance and being easily startled, emotional numbness or detachment, avoidance of reminders, and using substances to sleep or to shut off memories.

How does Courage Recovery treat ptsd and trauma?

Safety and stabilization first, then trauma processing when the client is ready. Veterans, first responders, and survivors of abuse receive care from clinicians experienced in their specific trauma populations.

What therapies are used for ptsd and trauma?

We use EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure, trauma-informed DBT, somatic experiencing, and psychiatric medication management, chosen based on your assessment.

Can I get treatment for ptsd and trauma and addiction at the same time?

Yes. That is the core of our model. Every Courage Recovery location treats mental health and substance use together, in one plan, with one clinical team.

Does insurance cover ptsd and trauma treatment?

Yes. Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most plans must cover mental health and substance use treatment at the same level as medical care. We accept Anthem BCBS, Cigna, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, UMR, Surest, GEHA, and Independence Blue Cross.

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