The prevalence and significance of childhood trauma in alcohol-dependent patients

Introduction: The long-term consequences of childhood traumatic events have been a subject of multiple studies. These studies revealed that people, who were maltreated in childhood, suffered frequently from mental disorders, including alcohol related problems. The aim of this review was to analyse the significance of childhood trauma (CT) in alcohol dependence. Medline database and Google were searched for this purpose. Literature review: Childhood maltreatment (physical or emotional abuse and neglect, sexual abuse) or other adverse life events such as household dysfunctions are important risk factors of using alcohol. It is a contributor to early drinking initiation, alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence in adulthood. Current research confirms that the course of alcohol dependence in individuals who experienced traumatic life Streszczenie