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September 10, 2025African journal of alcohol and drug abuse.

The Brain Remembers: Trauma-imprinted pathways to substance use

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CKCaroline Kahiu

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Overview

This analysis explores how trauma shapes brain pathways linked to substance use, emphasizing significant implications.

Key Points

  • Trauma can create lasting changes in brain pathways, influencing susceptibility to substance use.
  • Substance use behaviors may be traced back to trauma-imprinted neural pathways in the brain.
  • Understanding the connection between trauma and substance use is crucial for developing effective interventions.
  • Potential therapies may target these trauma-imprinted pathways to prevent or reduce substance use risks.

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Caroline Kahiu (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c19f9c54b1d3bfb60db5edhttps://doi.org/10.4314/ajada.v13i1.14
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