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The Connection Between Trauma and Addiction

The Connection Between Trauma and Addiction

by Mandy Stokes | Jul 18, 2025 | Addictions, Addictions Counselling, Addictions Recovery, Mental Health

For many people, especially those who have experienced trauma, addiction is not just about getting high or escaping reality. It’s about survival. Substances or addictive behaviours can offer temporary relief from emotional pain, flashbacks, or feelings of emptiness....

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