I just read this article that examines how a traumatic childhood can lead to obesity and other issues later in life. The data and research seem pretty solid. Interestingly the study started as weight loss research -- to their credit the researchers changed course when they encountered unusual data.
http://www.alternet.org/module/printversion/148385
Interestingly the research seems to explain drug use even better than it explains obesity.
http://www.alternet.org/module/printversion/148385
Interestingly the research seems to explain drug use even better than it explains obesity.