The link between childhood trauma and dissociation in frequent users of classic psychedelics and dissociatives
Journal of Substance Use May 21, 2019 S. Thal, J. Daniels, H. Jungaberle 11 citations
Childhood trauma severity and substance use each independently predict higher levels of depersonalization, but substance use does not amplify the link between childhood trauma and depersonalization. In a sample of 297 participants (80.2% active users), neither the quantity nor the one-year prevalence of substance use moderated the relationship. The findings suggest that the quality and context of substance experiences, rather than sheer quantity, may be more relevant to the development of depersonalization symptoms.