A new study reveals that people who suffer from childhood abuse and neglect may be three times more likely to be hospitalized for alcohol use disorders and other substance use disorders by the age of 1 year. 40 years, compared to those who do not suffer from these damages.
Nearly 3 in 4 boys and girls between the ages of 2 and 4 — about 300 million in total — experience corporal punishment or psychological violence at the hands of their parents or caregivers, according to the World Health Organization. Child abuse, among other things, leads to physical and mental health problems that can last a lifetime.
However, it often remains hidden and only a portion of affected people receive the support of health professionals. A new study published today in the journal addictedand analyzes the long-term consequences of these abuses and neglect on minors 16 Years.
About 300 million children in the world regularly suffer corporal punishment or psychological violence at the hands of their parents or caregivers, according to a United Nations report.OMS
Led search Claudia Paul, from the University of Queensland (Australia), used data from more than 6,000 babies born at the Mater Hospital. Mothers From Brisbane, Australia between 1981 and 1983. 10% of these children (609 children) had at least one report of child abuse (reported or substantiated) until 15 Years.
Thus, compared with the rest of the children, these 609 children were 2.86 times more likely to be hospitalized for alcohol consumption and 3.34 times more likely to be hospitalized for drug use. At the age of forty.
“These types of disorders are extremely costly to societies around the world. Understanding how they are linked to a history of child abuse can serve as the basis for prevention strategies and early interventions aimed at reducing their incidence.”L. explains Sync bull.
The likelihood of hospitalization was three times higher among those with more than two reports of agency-reported maltreatment for both alcohol and drug use disorders.
Maltreated children were 2.86 times more likely to be hospitalized for alcohol abuse, and 3.34 times more likely to be hospitalized for drug abuse. 40 Years
Maltreatment was defined as “notification” when there were relevant notifications from a competent body during a person's childhood. Child Protective Services has raised the category to “proven” in cases where there are reasonable grounds to believe that a child has been, was, or is likely to be a victim.
“Our findings suggest that in order to treat and prevent this type of disorder in individuals with a history of abuse, it is necessary to address its deeper consequences and causes. Interventions and personalized support will also be necessary to better understand and respond to their needs.”adds the first author.
An indelible mark of abuse
The study also divided child abuse into physical, sexual, emotional, and neglect. The likelihood of hospitalization for alcohol use disorder was higher (3.48 times more likely) in those who had received documented reports of sexual assault before 16 Years.
Likewise, the risk of hospitalization for substance use disorder was higher (3.10 times more likely) for those who the agency reported had been emotionally abused before. 16 Years.
Despite the serious findings, reports of child abuse to child protective services are likely to significantly underestimate the true prevalence of this phenomenon. problem
“Most previous research on childhood adversity and substance use disorders has focused on physical and sexual abuse. As we expected, the odds are comparable across all subtypes of abuse and neglect during this period.”Taurus says.
Despite the dire findings, the researcher asserts that reports of child abuse to child protective services likely greatly underestimate the true extent of the problem.
“The notifications in this study did not include people with undiagnosed or untreated disorders, nor those receiving outpatient and community care. In addition, they reflect practices that occurred in the 1980s to 1990s, which may represent a further underestimation of the true prevalence and bias.” Against marginalized populations and ethnic minorities.He finishes
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