Help.

[Atlantean]

I am dealing with the after math of being raped, and not only is it horrific enough what I went through, but I am concerned because of my being a recovering alcoholic and having a history of having put myself in bad situations before and people not believing me that I might not be believed now.

I talked to a police woman today who took my report and seemed very thorough, but I am just really concerned that when they bring the guy in my past might come back to haunt me.

What I need are resources that I might not know how to find on my own that can in any way help me to support my own cause, Or that can support me in establishing a link between sexual trauma and subsequent substance abuse as well as sexual trauma and anxiety and panic disorder and PTSD.

Im sorry if this all seems to be really a broad stroke of the brush, I just think I am fighting an uphill battle and I am determined to do everything I can to get this guy and make sure my voice is heard.

[Violet]

When my daughter was assaulted the police was helpful I found the sexual assault nurse in the hospital very helpful as well she assigned my daughter a councillor who helped her to get through the after mass She helped her in any decision making on placing charges as well. Is there councillors in your area that just deal with sexual assault. The emergency team would be able to help you get incontact with them maybe set you up an appointment with one of them. It was through the assault team in emergancy my daughter got connected to help. I hope that you are able to find a connection like this take care.

[Jackie]

I don't know of any resources but will have a look later for you, see if I can find anything online. Hopefully someone here might know more.

[Jackie]

http://www.wcsap.org/pdf/DigestOct05.pdf

Welcome to WCSAP - the Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs

I found this PDF file and organisation, not sure if it will be of any help?

[David Baxter]

NIDA - NIDA Community Drug Alert Bulletin - Stress & Substance Abuse

Alcohol and Substance Abuse in PTSD-Overview

Trauma and Substance Abuse: Causes, Consequences, and Treatment of Comorbid Disorders -- KHANTZIAN 161 (3): 587 -- Am J Psychiatry

ATTC - Substance Abuse and PTSD

The Link Between PTSD and Substance Abuse - Psychologist 4therapy.com

The Center on Women, Violence and Trauma

Common Reactions After Trauma - (National Center for PTSD)

The Aftermath of Rape | Here to Help, A BC Information Resource for Individuals and Families Managing Mental Health or Substance Use Problems

Mental Health Impact of Rape

ScienceDirect - Addictive Behaviors : An acute post-rape intervention to prevent substance use and abuse

Treatment for PTSD - Treatment for PTSD from Rape

[Atlantean]

Hi everyone, I wanted to thank you for your responses I am sorry to have taken so long to acknowledge your contributions but I wasnt notified of any responses so I hadnt checked it. I will follow up on all the great resources and really appreciate your taking the time to help me. Thank you!