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  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
    • About Us
    • History
    • Leadership Team
  • WHAT WE DO
    • Training Modules
    • Group Services
    • Academic Services
    • VOC Rehab Services
    • Transportation Services
    • Career Readiness
  • OUR INITIATIVES
    • The Talented Tenth
    • Hildrith's Place
  • OUR VILLAGE
  • RESOURCES
  • BOOK NOW

Ace's (Adverse Childhood Experiences)

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

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's) 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 include:

  • Physical abuse
  • Sexual abuse
  • Emotional abuse
  • Physical neglect
  • Emotional neglect
  • Intimate partner violence
  • Mother treated violently
  • Substance misuse within household
  • Household mental illness
  • Parental separation or divorce
  • Incarcerated household member



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