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lizzolz t1_j6374b0 wrote

Reply to comment by metaironic in Childhood abuse may alter brain function in adults. Study found people who experienced abuse during childhood (but not adolescence) experienced altered functioning in the brain for systems associated with perceptual processing and attention. by MistWeaver80

Could growing up in a household of constant alcohol-fuelled arguing that teeters on the edge of violence, between two parents, constitute as child abuse? Surely witnessing that can have long lasting impacts on a child.

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blog-goblin t1_j63bzng wrote

Yes. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) include substance abuse in the home.

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half_in_boxes t1_j63ao74 wrote

Yes, that absolutely counts, especially if there was no childhood resolution (e.g. therapy, removal to a safe home.)

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