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Dr. Mark Baird, assistant professor of psychology at Whitworth University, speaks to the audience about Adverse Childhood Events (ACEs). Baird explained that these events, such as domestic violence or parental separation, increase the future risk of alcoholism, heart disease and suicide attempts.
April 27, 2018
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April 27, 2018 1 a.m.
UGM event examines impacts of trauma
The Union Gospel Mission (UGM) explored the relationship between traumatic childhood events, addiction and homelessness Tuesday evening at its annual gathering at the Best Western Plus Coeur d’Alene Inn.