"I think a lot of it has to do with this common thread that runs throughout this report,” Conley said of the rise in abuse. “A lot of that is based on adverse childhood experiences.”
"Adverse childhood experiences are traumatic stressors that occur in childhood and negatively impact future health. They include abuse or neglect as a child; domestic violence against the mother; a household member with a substance abuse problem or mental illness, or who has been incarcerated; and parental separation or divorce. As the number of reported adverse experiences increases, the risk for poor health outcomes – including alcohol abuse, depression and drug use – increases likewise.
"Conley said adverse childhood experiences are “one of the worst public health issues we have.”...
http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2013/jul/13/child-abuse-rates-climbing-in-spokane-county/
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