Longitudinal trial evaluates individual adverse childhood experiences impacting substance use in adolescents, suggesting targeted interventions.
Key Points
This research aims to explore the individual effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on adolescent substance use outcomes.
Analyzed longitudinal data from the Future of Families and Child Wellbeing Study with 3200 participants.
Employed binary logistic models to examine associations between 11 ACEs and substance use at age 15, controlling for demographic factors and co-occurring ACEs.
Assessed types of substance use including cigarette, marijuana, and heavy alcohol consumption.
Marijuana use increased with neglect (aOR = 1.67, 95% CI = 1.08, 2.61) and parental mental illness (aOR = 1.28, 95% CI = 1.01, 1.62).
Heavy alcohol use associated with emotional abuse (aOR = 2.59, 95% CI = 1.23, 5.48).