Latent Classes of Substance Use in Young Adult Survivors of Child Maltreatment and Adversity: A 20-Year Prospective Investigation

Nicholas M. Morelli, Benjamín Aceves, Emily A. Schmied, Kajung Hong, Michaela Gusman, Theresa Ngan Nguyen, Howard Dubowitz, Miguel T. Villodas, San Diego State University, UC San Diego Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology, San Diego, School of Public Health, San Diego State University, San Diego, Institute for Behavioral and Community Health, San Diego State University Research Foundation, San Diego, Department of Psychology, Arizona State University, Department of Psychology, San Diego State University, San Diego, Division of Pediatrics, University of Maryland School of Medicine

Child Maltreatment

Published online on January 09, 2026

Abstract

Child Maltreatment, Ahead of Print.
Persistent substance use during the transition into adulthood increases risk for long-term mental and physical health problems. Participants (N= 483) and their caregivers were recruited at age 4 years due to exposure to (or high risk for) child abuse and/...