Longitudinal effects of adverse childhood experiences on substance use transition patterns during young adulthood.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Few studies have investigated how adverse childhood experiences are associated with substance use patterns during young adulthood, a crucial developmental period.

Objective

The objective of this study was to extend current knowledge on the association between adverse childhood experiences and patterns of substance use among young adults. We also sought to understand how current mental health status and biological sex influences these patterns.

Participants and setting

The current study utilized wave 8-wave 11 data of a longitudinal cohort study (N = 2880).

Methods

We used latent transition analysis (LTA) to understand stability and transition patterns of substance use across participants who reported adverse childhood experiences (ACEs+) versus those

SUBMITTER: Davis JP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8384697 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature