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Smoke ‘Em if You Got ‘Em: Rethinking Smoking as a Trauma Response

Mad in America

Research into Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) has uncovered startling connections between trauma and long-term health behaviors. ACE scores measure the impact of adverse childhood experiences, such as abuse, neglect, or household dysfunction, on long-term health and behavior.