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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) include abuse, neglect, and family dysfunction, such as domestic violence, parental addiction, and mental health issues (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2023). ▪ Most adults (60%) have experienced at least one ACE per lifetime in the United States. ▪ Rates in Kentucky are high with 64% of the population having a history of multiple ACEs (Kentucky Department for Public Health, 2016). ▪ Research links ACEs to increased risks of mental health issues (e.g., depression, anxiety) and substance use disorders in adulthood (Kobrinsky & Siedlecki, 2023; Lu et al., 2007; He et al., 2022).
Publication Date
4-16-2025
Disciplines
Higher Education | Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
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Croucher, Joshua; Pauley-Baker, James Allen; and Geurin, Lynn, "Adverse Childhood Experiences and Emotional Well-being and Addiction" (2025). 2025 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations. 68.
https://scholarworks.moreheadstate.edu/celebration_posters_2025/68