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Polysubstance use

Using several substances at once: why it increases the risks and how it is treated.

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October 13, 2026 · 8 min read

Not What’s Wrong With You, but What Happened to You: The Link Between Childhood Trauma and Addiction

How are painful childhood experiences linked to addiction? We explain what the research says and why trauma and substance use should be treated together.

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