Understanding early childhood trauma is important for addressing addiction effectively.

“I think it is important to understand that so that we can catch people earlier on and address these issues before they become out of control”

Childhood trauma is a significant factor in the development of addiction.

“we focus so much on the worst day and we forget the first day mhm we're always painting this picture of how addiction ends rather than why it's beginning”

He doubts that his past behavioral issues were caused by hidden parental trauma, suggesting instead that he was simply a problem child who struggled with authority.

“and a lot of people you know over the years have tried to look back and say that oh maybe I had parental trauma that pushed me in this direction I don't you know I missed my dad I remember waiting for him to come visit after he left but you know I love my dad”