Adverse Childhood Experiences and Their Association with Alcohol Abuse by Alaska Adults
Note: The PDF of this article includes a web supplement which did not appear in the original print version of the article. This article examines the prevalence of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) — such as abuse and household dysfunction in childhood — and its association with adoption by Alaska...
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| Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
| Language: | English |
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Justice Center, University of Alaska Anchorage
2015
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/11122/6571 |
| Summary: | Note: The PDF of this article includes a web supplement which did not appear in the original print version of the article. This article examines the prevalence of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) — such as abuse and household dysfunction in childhood — and its association with adoption by Alaska adults of the health-risk behaviors of heavy and binge drinking. The behavioral health of Alaskans could be improved by addressing the association between ACEs and health-risk drinking behaviors, and establishing an integrated prevention system. [Introduction] / Adverse Childhood Experiences Linked to Adult Outcomes / How Adverse Experiences Impact the Developing Brain / ACEs and Risky Drinking: Definitions and Measurement / Results: ACEs and Risky Drinking in Alaska / Conclusion / [SIDEBARS] / Adult Health Outcomes of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) / Methodology and Odds Ratio Interpretation / References / [WEB SUPPLEMENT:] Adverse Childhood Experiences and Their Association with Alcohol Abuse by Alaska Adults — Statistical Web Supplement Yes |
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