Adverse Childhood Experiences and Binge Drinking in Adolescence: the Role of Impulsivity and PTSD Symptoms.

Published in: Journal of pediatric neuropsychology (2022)

Our results provide evidence that impulsivity and PTSD symptoms may increase the risk for binge drinking during adolescence, including following ACEs. Interventions targeting PTSD symptoms and impulsivity could be valuable tools in preventing adolescent binge drinking.

Keyphrases

posttraumatic stress disorder
depressive symptoms
social support
obsessive compulsive disorder
alcohol consumption
mental health
sleep quality
borderline personality disorder
young adults
childhood cancer
drug induced