This guide is for men who have experienced childhood abuse and are in treatment for or recovery from a substance use disorder. The guide explains how the effects of childhood abuse can lead to the abuse of drugs or alcohol and provides help for managing the strong emotions and symptoms that might result from childhood trauma.
Funding Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Helping Yourself Heal: A Recovering Man's Guide to Coping with the Effects of Childhood Abuse
A guide for men with a history of childhood abuse who are in treatment or recovery