Trauma can be a result of a stressful situation or life threatening event. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and trauma are high contributors to substance use disorders. Some examples of ACEs/traumatic events are:
- Emotional, sexual or physical abuse
- Physical or emotional neglect
- Domestic violence or assault
- Homelessness
- Loss of significant people/attachments
- Household with substance abuse or mental illness
- Incarceration of a family or household member
- Discrimination or Bullying
- Separation or divorce
- Natural disasters
- Human trafficking or prostitution
- War
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