Online Extra: Adverse Childhood Experiences

 

June 2017

 

By Madelynn Coldiron

Staff writer

 

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are a significant risk factor for substance use disorders and can impact prevention efforts.

 

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are stressful or traumatic events, including abuse and neglect. They may also include household dysfunction such as witnessing domestic violence or growing up with family members who have substance use disorders. ACEs are strongly related to the development and prevalence of a wide range of health problems throughout a person’s lifespan, including those associated with substance misuse.

 

 

Physical abuse

 

Sexual abuse

 

Emotional abuse

 

Physical neglect 

 

Emotional neglect

 

Mother treated violently

 

Substance misuse within household

 

Household mental illness

 

Parental separation or divorce

 

Incarcerated household member

 

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CLICK HERE: https://www.samhsa.gov/capt/practicing-effective-prevention/prevention-behavioral-health/adverse-childhood-experiences