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Childhood Trauma and Substance Use Tendencies: The Mediating Effects of PTSD, Impulsivity, and Emotion Dysregulation

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This observational analysis reveals stronger substance use tendencies in students with childhood trauma, suggesting PTSD may be a risk factor.

Childhood trauma is linked to increased impulsivity and emotional dysregulation, affecting substance use tendencies.
A strong correlation was found, particularly highlighting PTSD as a significant mediator in substance use tendencies.
Utilizing structural equation modeling, the study analyzed data from 766 Iranian university students to determine these relationships.
The implications of these findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to address psychological factors and reduce substance use risks.

Abdolloahi et al. (2025) studied this question.

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This observational analysis reveals stronger substance use tendencies in students with childhood trauma, suggesting PTSD may be a risk factor.