The ACES Quiz

The ACEs Quiz , a tool comprising 10 questions, is designed to identify these traumatic experiences during the first 18 years of life. Scoring 4 or more on this quiz is a strong indicator of having suffered significant childhood trauma. In such cases, targeted interventions, particularly those focused on healing the limbic system of the brain, can be crucial for effective treatment. Addressing these traumas is essential, as they are not only indicators of past experiences but also predictors of future health challenges.

Key findings from the ACE Study include:

1. Health Risks: ACEs significantly increase the risk of chronic physical illnesses, such as cancer and heart disease, as well as mental health issues.
2. Mental Health and Behavioral Problems: Individuals with higher ACE scores are more likely to experience mental health challenges. Notably, having an ACE score of 4 or more substantially raises the risk of suicide by 1200%.
3. Substance Abuse and Addiction: Higher ACE scores correlate with increased likelihoods of smoking, alcoholism, and drug abuse. For instance, an ACE score of 4 doubles the risk of smoking and increases the likelihood of alcoholism sevenfold.
4. Chronic Respiratory Diseases: An ACE score of 4 is associated with a nearly 400% increase in the risk of developing chronic lung diseases like emphysema or chronic bronchitis.
5. Cumulative Health Impact: The more ACEs an individual has, the greater their risk for a range of health issues, including autoimmune diseases, broken bones, and multiple drug prescriptions.

These findings underscore the profound impact that childhood trauma can have on an individual’s long-term health, highlighting the importance of addressing ACEs in healthcare and mental health treatments.

The ACES Quiz

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1. 

While you were growing up, during your first 18 years of life: Did a parent or other adult in the household often: Swear at you, insult you, put you down, or humiliate you? Or Act in a way that made you afraid that you might be physically hurt?

Yes

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Did a parent or other adult in the household often: Push, grab, slap, or throw something at you?Or Ever hit you so hard that you had marks or were injured?

Yes

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None

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Did an adult or person at least 5 years older than you ever: Touch or fondle you or have you touch their body in a sexual way? Or Attempt or actually have oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse with you?

Yes

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4. 

Did you often feel that: No one in your family loved you or thought you were important or special? Or Your family didn’t look out for each other, feel close to each other, or support each other?

Yes

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5. 

Did you often feel that: You didn’t have enough to eat, had to wear dirty clothes, and had no one to protect you? Or Your parents were too drunk or high to take care of you or take you to the doctor if you needed it?

Yes

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Were any of your parents or other adult caregivers: Often pushed, grabbed, slapped, or had something thrown at them? Or Sometimes or often kicked, bitten, hit with a fist, or hit with something hard? Or Ever repeatedly hit over at least a few minutes or threatened with a gun or knife?

Yes

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Did you live with anyone who was a problem drinker or alcoholic, or who used street drugs?

Yes

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Was a household member depressed or mentally ill, or did a household member attempt suicide?

Yes

No

None

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Did a household member go to prison?

Yes

No

None

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