Sexual Assault Awareness Month: How it Relates to Substance Use

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Updated on 3/8/2023 April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time to open a dialogue and educate the community about sexual assault. This blog discusses the way traumatic events, such as sexual assault, can lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms like alcohol or drug use. It also discusses the psychological effects of sexual assault including anxiety, […]