Childhood trauma does not inevitably lead to poor outcomes in adulthood, new research from UNSW Sydney has found—and many ...

Experiencing multiple childhood traumas doesn't just increase the risk of a single addiction. A new study suggests it creates ...

BELLOWS FALLS — Come see a sneak peek of "Uprooting Addiction," a documentary film and discussion which explores the connection between childhood trauma and addiction through personal stories and ...

People with addiction are addicted to changing the way that they feel. Both drugs of abuse and addictive behaviors reliably and predictably change the way a person feels by stimulating the reward ...

Most people don’t end up in prison because they’re dangerous. They end up there because they’re unhealed, unsupported, and trying to survive.

This article was originally published by Uncloseted Media.This story was produced with the support of MISTR, a telehealth ...

In talking with fellow clinicians about addiction, the one view that I encounter most frequently is this: Addiction is a trauma response. That is to say, if someone has an addiction (to alcohol, ...

Somhairlín Ó Cearbhaill, 33, was born into trauma, quite literally. The daughter of Irish immigrants who struggled with addiction, she came into the world with hearing, learning, and physical ...

A new study reveals a connection between early life trauma and adult brain aging. Adults reporting severe childhood stress ...

On the outside, Dr. Lawrence Mieczkowski was extremely successful in his life and career. From being recognized with a full college scholarship for his academic and leadership skills to completing ...