Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Many of the inmates that we have seen often have one diagnosis that is intertwined with their major problems: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). How do we effectively help these people recognize and deal with the traumatic events in their lives so that they can deal with PTSD and possibly prevent this disorder from manifesting into further psychiatric problems?
Someone with PTSD may experience unwanted memories when exposed to certain stimuli; sometimes these stimuli are real or perceived. Many times these people turn to substance abuse to deaden troub…