Traumatic childhood may increase the risk of drug addiction

Friday, August 31, 2012 - 08:03 in Psychology & Sociology

Previous research has shown that personality traits such as impulsivity or compulsiveness are indicators of an increased risk of addiction. Now, new research suggests that these impulsive and compulsive personality traits are also associated with a traumatic upbringing during childhood.

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