The Lingering Effects of Childhood Trauma
- Carrie Ontiveros
- Mar 27, 2019
- 1 min read
Updated: Mar 27, 2023
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE’s) are stressful or traumatic events, like abuse, neglect and trauma. They may also include family dysfunction such as witnessing domestic violence or growing up with family members who are addicted to drugs or alcohol. ACE’s 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 abuse and addiction.