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Item Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their Impact on Substance Misuse & Overall Health(Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, 2018-03) Balio, Casey; Greene, MarionAdverse childhood experiences (ACEs) encompass a wide variety of distressing events, including emotional, physical, or sexual abuse; witnessing maternal domestic violence; or living with a household member who has a substance use disorder, is mentally ill or suicidal, or is currently or was ever incarcerated during the first 18 years of a child’s life. According to most recent estimates, nearly half of Indiana’s youth have experienced at least one ACE in their life. ACEs are linked to many risk behaviors, including substance use, which can adversely affect health outcomes.Item Drug Use in Indiana: A Regional Perspective(Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, 2019-05) Gutta, Jyotsna; Greene, MarionIndiana consists of 92 counties, which can be divided into 8 service regions. The prevalence of substance misuse can differ between the individual regions. Compared to the state’s average, rates of underage drinking, smoking, and illicit drug use were particularly high in Indiana’s Western region. The most frequently used substances among Indiana students in grades 8, 10, and 12 were alcohol, electronic vape products, marijuana, traditional (combustible) cigarettes, and prescription drugs. Understanding each region’s unique needs is a vital component to designing programs dedicated to improving overall Hoosier health.Item Mental Health, Substance Misuse, and Suicide: Shared Risk and Protective Factors(Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, 2018-06) Hilts, Katy; Greene, MarionMental illness, substance misuse, and suicide are complex conditions with serious public health implications. Evidence suggests that these disorders often co-occur and share many of the same risk and protective factors. Additionally, certain populations are at an increased risk of developing substance use disorders, mental illness, or engaging in suicidal behaviors. Nationally and in Indiana, several factors, including stigma, an undersized mental health workforce, and limited treatment options, inhibit the effective identification and treatment of these conditions.Item Substance Misuse in Indiana(Ricjard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, 2021-05) The Center, for Health PolicySubstance use continues to be a major public health concern, negatively impacting a variety of health, legal, and social outcomes.