PHC6534: Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences Due to Substance Abuse
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can occur in a child’s life and are potentially traumatic while having the ability to make a long-lasting impact on that child through adulthood. They can be caused by many events such as substance abuse, neglect, household disfunction, etc. There is a very high prevalence rate of substance abuse in Alachua County households which exhibits the necessity for more access to interventions and aid to help prevent future ACEs from occurring. This project aims...