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May 3, 2026

Unpacking adverse childhood experiences: Examining the role of ACEs domains in mental health and alcohol consumption in college students.

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HDHemisha DesaiAHArham HassanWJWura Jacobs

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Overview

Randomized trial examines the link between adverse childhood experiences and alcohol use in college students, suggesting the need for mental health-focused strategies.

Key Points

  • This research aims to explore the relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and alcohol use in college students, including the moderating effect of depressive symptoms.
  • Assessing ACEs using the 2021 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance ACEs module
  • Measuring alcohol use with the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)
  • Analyzing the association between ACEs and alcohol consumption using regression models.
  • Participants had an average AUDIT score of 10.90 indicating hazardous drinking
  • Higher ACEs scores correlated with increased alcohol use (B = 0.26, p < .001)
  • Abuse and neglect specifically increased alcohol use (abuse: B = 0.36, p < .01; neglect: B = 0.62, p < .05), while household dysfunction did not influence consumption.

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Desai et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69f6e5308071d4f1bdfc5f54https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2026.108077
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