Frank Zito (Joe Spinell) is a deeply disturbed man, haunted by the traumas of unspeakable child abuse.
More traumas followed for Ben, including the death of his best friend, Dan.
They might have past traumas or mental health problems that lead to alcoholism.
Possible traumas that increase the risk of childhood stroke include birth injury or trauma, child abuse, or other injury or trauma.
These incidents are usually not the severe traumas associated with more serious stress-related illnesses such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
