Addiction, Stress and the Autoimmune System: The Physical Consequences on Parents and Families Addiction, Stress and the Autoimmune System: The Physical Consequences on Parents and Families Today, June 29th, is World Scleroderma Day. Per the Mayo Clinic, “Scleroderma is a group of rare, chronic diseases that involve Addiction, Stress and the Autoimmune System: The Physical Consequences on Parents and FamiliesRob Brandt2018-12-21T16:06:03+00:00