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The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Brain Development and Addiction
27:35 - 35:12 (07:36)
Childhood trauma can lead to an over-responsive amygdala in the brain, which can make individuals more prone to drug abuse. Trauma can also affect important emotional abilities such as vulnerability and emotional regulation.
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Childhood trauma can have long-lasting effects on mental health, leading to issues such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and difficulty coping with emotions and relationships later in life.
27:35 - 32:02 (04:26)
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Childhood trauma can have long-lasting effects on mental health, leading to issues such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and difficulty coping with emotions and relationships later in life. Trauma survivors may be more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol in an attempt to self-medicate and escape pain.
ChapterThe Impact of Childhood Trauma on Brain Development and Addiction
Episode51. Overcoming childhood trauma
PodcastThe Psychology of your 20’s
Trauma experienced in childhood can result in an overactive amygdala, leading to increased responsiveness to emotional stimuli and difficulty processing social and emotional information.
32:02 - 35:12 (03:10)
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Trauma experienced in childhood can result in an overactive amygdala, leading to increased responsiveness to emotional stimuli and difficulty processing social and emotional information. This can have a lasting impact on how the brain functions in individuals who have experienced abuse or neglect.