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Childhood Trauma Linked to Higher Adult Addiction Risk

3/2/2026

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A study published in Addictive Behaviors shows that multiple childhood traumas increase addiction risk in adulthood.
Researchers analyzed data from 802 Italian adults and categorized them by trauma exposure.
Those with multiple traumas showed higher levels of substance and behavioral addictions.
The study notes mutual reinforcement among addictions and calls for broader research beyond Italian samples.

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A study published in Addictive Behaviors shows that multiple childhood traumas increase addiction risk in adulthood.
Researchers analyzed data from 802 Italian adults and categorized them by trauma exposure.
Those with multiple traumas showed higher levels of substance and behavioral addictions.
The study notes mutual reinforcement among addictions and calls for broader research beyond Italian samples.