Trauma Informed Care for Women with SUDs by Candy Stockton-Joreteg, MD for West Midtown Medical Group-Recording

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In the video, Candy Stockton discusses trauma-informed care for women with substance use disorders, emphasizing the impact of trauma on behaviors and well-being. She explains how trauma dysregulates the brain's stress response system, leading to behaviors resembling substance cravings. The significance of a safe and supportive environment to avoid re-traumatization is highlighted. The talk addresses common traumas like abuse and intimate partner violence faced by these women, emphasizing the need for a trauma-informed approach to care. The transcript also covers stress responses and survival techniques linked to past experiences in individuals with substance use disorders. It stresses the importance of trauma-informed care, especially for pregnant individuals with substance use disorders, discussing challenges faced and the need for appropriate pain relief and support during pregnancy and postpartum. The importance of spacing pregnancies for better health outcomes is also emphasized. Overall, the content stresses understanding, support, and trauma-informed care for women with substance use disorders, especially during pregnancy.

Keywords

trauma-informed care

women

substance use disorders

trauma impact on behaviors

brain stress response system

safe and supportive environment

common traumas

intimate partner violence

pregnant individuals

pain relief and support