Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

The Role of Adverse Childhood Experiences in Substance Abuse and Related Behavioral Health Problems.

This fact sheet offers a brief overview of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study and some key findings on the relationship of ACEs to substance use and related behavioral health problems.

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SAMHSA’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities.

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