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Trauma, Chronic Stress, and Substance Misuse
Past trauma sometimes plays a part in the emergence of substance dependency. The definitions of “trauma” and “stress” are evolving. However, for the purposes of this blog, I will derive their meanings from the familiar term “post-traumatic stress disorder”. This...