Understanding the Link Between Trauma and Substance Use in Adolescents

• By: Michiko Bailey Andrade Bailey Andrade Consulting, LLC
• April 16th, 2025
• childhood adversity, early intervention, mental health, parental substance abuse, PTSD, self-medication, Spring 2025 Issue, substance use, substance use disorder, trauma, trauma-informed care
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Adolescence is a critical period of development, and exposure to trauma during this stage can impact mental health and behavior. Research consistently shows a strong connection between trauma and substance use among adolescents, with trauma often acting as a risk factor for developing substance use...