The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Study assess associations between childhood maltreatment and later-life health and well-being. In this video, Dr. Robert Anda, a co-Principal investigator of the study, describes the relationship of ACEs to many of the nation's worst health and social problems, including substance abuse.
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