Rivera, MarnySidmore, Patrick2016-05-262016-05-262015-06-15Rivera, Marny; & Sidmore, Patrick. (2015). "Adverse Childhood Experiences and Their Association with Alcohol Abuse by Alaska Adults." Alaska Justice Forum 32(1): 1, 16–20 (Spring 2015).http://hdl.handle.net/11122/6571Note: The PDF of this article includes a web supplement which did not appear in the original print version of the article.This article examines the prevalence of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) — such as abuse and household dysfunction in childhood — and its association with adoption by Alaska adults of the health-risk behaviors of heavy and binge drinking. The behavioral health of Alaskans could be improved by addressing the association between ACEs and health-risk drinking behaviors, and establishing an integrated prevention system.[Introduction] / Adverse Childhood Experiences Linked to Adult Outcomes / How Adverse Experiences Impact the Developing Brain / ACEs and Risky Drinking: Definitions and Measurement / Results: ACEs and Risky Drinking in Alaska / Conclusion / [SIDEBARS] / Adult Health Outcomes of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) / Methodology and Odds Ratio Interpretation / References / [WEB SUPPLEMENT:] Adverse Childhood Experiences and Their Association with Alcohol Abuse by Alaska Adults — Statistical Web Supplementen-USadverse childhood experiences (ACEs)Alaskaalcohol & alcohol abusechild abuse & neglecthealthhealth risksmental healthArticle