Current Perspectives on Trauma, Memories, Substance Use, and Treatment
Practice, Research & Resources With McLean Hospital
October 2023
Much has changed in our understanding of the brain and memory. Some states no longer have a statute of limitations on reporting sexual trauma because victims may report trauma much later in life, often in their 50s. The “memory wars” of the past successfully debated the concept of repressed memories as research uncovered the problem of “false memories.” Recent research, however, has shown that memories may not be “repressed” but that people may still have difficulty remembering trauma.
This presentation explores research on memory, trauma, and forgetting and how best to begin treatment. It also discusses the high incidence of substance use subsequent to trauma and how this impedes treatment and explores new evidence-based therapies that concurrently treat trauma and substance use.
Presenter disclaimer
Robin Gay, PhD, and Rocco Iannucci, MD, have working relationships with McLean Hospital. As such, they have both a financial and intellectual interest in the webinar content. The purpose of this presentation is to provide a balanced view on current perspectives around trauma, memories, substance use, and treatment.
This program does not offer CE credit.
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Speakers
Robin Gay, PhD
Director of Psychological Services at Fernside
Rocco A. Iannucci, MD
Director at Fernside
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