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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.
ACEs are a good example of the types
of complex issues that the prevention workforce often faces. The negative
effects of ACEs are felt throughout the nation and can affect people of all
backgrounds. Successfully addressing their impact requires:
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After reviewing the statistics, you can more easily understand why people
have issues and contemplate suicide.
When someone embraces the process of healing despite their ACEs, they acquire
the hard-earned gift of life's wisdom to use in every area of their life. The
recognition that they have lived through hard times drives them to develop
deeper
empathy,
seek more intimacy, value life's sweeter moments, and treasure their
relationships with others. Link to protective Factors http://www. You can help reduce ACEs and build resilience in our children and in parents. This site provides tools that incorporate five, evidence-based protective factors from Center for the Study of Social Policy, Strengthening Families. When a family is stronger, children can be emotionally healthy, not stressed. And, their brains will be ready to learn. |
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