Trauma stacking in childhood linked to dense network of adult addictions
A PsyPost report on a study of 802 Italian adults shows that accumulating adverse childhood experiences are associated with more severe and tightly interwoven substance and behavioral addictions in adulthood. Tobacco use, overeating, and compulsive sexual behavior emerge as central hubs in this interconnected network, highlighting the need for trauma-informed prevention and integrated treatment, though the cross-sectional design and recruitment bias limit causal conclusions.
