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Opioids and Early Adversity: Connecting Childhood Trauma and Addiction

URL 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjjsPOgZ9gI

Date Developed: 04/10/2018. Source: National Conference of State Legislatures. Presenter(s): n.a.. Type: Video. Level: Introductory. Length: 60 minutes.

Annotation

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events, such as abuse or neglect, that can have negative, lasting effects on health and well-being. This webinar explores the connection between ACEs and the opioid epidemic. Speakers discuss how ACEs can affect later substance misuse, including the intergenerational impacts on families. Experts and legislators will highlight potential policy options and innovative state strategies.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the connection between ACEs and the opioid epidemic.

• Learn examples of how ACEs can affect later substance misuse, including the intergenerational impacts on families.

• Gain knowledge on how to employ potential policy options and innovative state strategies.

This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UE8MC25742; MCH Navigator for $225,000/year. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.