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ACE 101: Parental Substance Abuse

Stop Abuse Campaign

There are a lot of complexities with parental substance abuse as one of the ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) in terms of policy and prevention, but first, we need to understand it from a child’s point of view. . Why is parental substance abuse a trauma? Substance abuse can complicate the parent-child attachment.

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How you can save babies whose mothers have substance use disorders

Stop Abuse Campaign

Growing up with a parent with unmanaged substance abuse disorder is an ACE , so it’s inherently undesirable. And living with a parent with unmanaged substance abuse disorder can also have other safety concerns. Maternal Home Visiting programs help mothers with substance use disorders. Start here.