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The Mind-Body Toll of Gun Violence

New findings reveal how trauma from shootings can resurface as chronic pain—even without new injury.

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    Mia Tretta survived two shootings.

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    Experienced phantom bullet syndrome.

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    Tretta advocates against gun violence.

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    Rutgers study links gun violence to chronic pain.

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    23.9% reported serious pain post-gun violence.

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    Chronic pain is costly and hard to manage.

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    Ongoing medical care is essential after trauma.

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The Mind-Body Toll of Gun Violence

  • by Alma Beauvais

  • May 4, 2026

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