Abstract
Exposure to childhood physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect have been found to have a positive association with drug use. Various studies have demonstrated how individuals may turn to drugs as a form of coping. However, this is a negative form of coping, which can take a toll on one’s mental state and even impact families and society. Studies have reported that a higher number of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have a stronger association with substance use later in life [1,3]. Recent research has also demonstrated those who experienced childhood neglect also displayed anxiety or depression, which might suggest a reason for the connection between the negligence and drug use [14]. There is also research that shows that childhood maltreatment could influence one’s susceptibility to drugs and the structural remodeling of the brain [4]. Various types of drugs have been used in association with childhood trauma; however, no single drug was reported to have a greater association than the others. Substance abuse has been a rising issue over the years. With the understanding that childhood trauma could contribute to the onset of drug use, it is essential to gain a better knowledge of the specific types of substance abuse linked to childhood trauma. Future examination of this topic can help raise awareness and educate society on the effects of childhood trauma and how to prevent drug use associated with it.
Highlights
In the United States, the majority of children encounter one or more forms of trauma, and it is estimated that 90% of people endure at least one traumatic event during their life [22, 26]
Individuals under the age of 18 years exposed to physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse and/or neglect have been found to have a positive association with drug use [1,2,18]
The results displayed that women had encountered more experiences with childhood sexual abuse and men had experienced more childhood physical abuse; in both cases, men and women with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) had a positive association with drug use
Summary
In the United States, the majority of children encounter one or more forms of trauma, and it is estimated that 90% of people endure at least one traumatic event during their life [22, 26]. There are several types of childhood trauma or adverse childhood experiences (ACE) connected to future drug use, including physical, emotional and sexual abuse, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), exposure to violence, neglect, and emotional dysfunction associated with alcohol or drug use [11,12,34,35]. This section will cover the different types of drugs that are often abused, beginning with smoking and drinking, other substances It will include a description of the effects of trauma and drug use on the brain and well-being. The review will end with a conclusion and possibilities for future research
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