A Perspective on Adverse Childhood Experiences and Their Influence on Substance Use and Mental Health in Adulthood

Abstract

An area of utmost significance in the domains of psychology and public health is the profound correlation between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and their enduring consequences. This is particularly accurate when it comes to substance use problems and mental health issues. The performed study on this topic has revealed how early experiences might impact the behavioural patterns and health effects that manifest in adulthood. An extensive and detailed analysis of this correlation is shown in the studies undertaken by Broekhof et al. (2023), Dar et al. (2022), Fujiwara and Kawakami (2010), Fisher et al. (2010), and other scholars. These studies provide insight into the complex and diverse nature of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and their numerous effects.