How Trauma Influences Addiction: Breaking the Cycle in Baltimore Communities
Understanding the Connection Between Trauma and Addiction Trauma and addiction are tightly intertwined, especially in communities facing ongoing hardships like those in Baltimore. Trauma refers to deeply distressing or disturbing experiences that overwhelm an individual’s ability to cope. These experiences can include abuse, violence, neglect, loss, or other life-altering events. For many people, trauma can […]
The Link Between Trauma and Addiction in Baltimore: The Most Affected Neighborhoods
In Baltimore, addiction is more than a public health crisis—it is a complex outcome of generations of trauma, poverty, and community-level violence. The neighborhoods most affected by addiction are often the same neighborhoods that have faced decades of systemic inequity, underinvestment, and limited access to healthcare, education, and employment opportunities. To address substance use in […]