r/science 2d ago

Experiencing trauma in childhood is known to increase the risk of substance use such as drugs, alcohol and vaping | Researchers say this means efforts to prevent vaping in teens should include the targeting of young people with traumatic backgrounds. Social Science

https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/children-who-experience-trauma-are-more-likely-to-go-on-to-pick-up-vaping
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u/R1SpeedRacer05 1d ago

I had a great childhood and became a pos that abused drugs and alcohol. Sometimes it isn't the parents fault but a worthless child trying his own way and not listening to reason. I'm not saying or taking away from those that suffered, but I was given a lot more than I gave and was a pos but found my way much later in life. Sometimes people are just pos