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title: "Webinar: Trauma and Substance Use | SMART Recovery Australia"
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# [Webinar: Trauma and Substance Use | SMART Recovery Australia](https://smartrecoveryaustralia.com.au/blog/webinar-trauma-and-substance-use)

 Written by [Emily Carstairs](https://smartrecoveryaustralia.com.au/blog/author/emily-carstairs) | Jun 28, 2022

##### SMART Recovery Australia

## Webinar: Trauma and Substance Use

In this webinar, Sally explores polyvagal theory and how trauma impacts the nervous system. She discusses the relationship between substance use, other problematic behaviours and trauma. Sally teaches us practical strategies to help regulate the nervous system both over time and in real time.

If you missed the live version, you can watch it below. 

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