Fear and PTSD: Underlying Causes of Substance Abuse and Violence

Dr. Ressler reviews scientific literature on the role of child abuse and civilian trauma exposure on risk for Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance abuse, which contribute to ongoing cycles of violence in at-risk communities. Dr. Ressler is the Director of the Grady Trauma Project in Atlanta, Georgia, and Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical… Read More »