What is the evidence for the link between childhood trauma and drug use? What protective factors mean that some children who have a traumatic upbringing, go on to flourish as adults?

Assignment One is a 2’000 Word essay that invites the student to explore the
relationship between adversity and trauma.1. The first part of the essay should identify key ‘risk factors’ related to negative
outcomes, including mental health problems (psychopathology), and problems
such as substance misuse and problem drinking.Reference should be made to the individuals in the case studies, to elucidate the
research trends and literature.Discriminating between statistical terms is important. One should discriminate
between:• Associations• Correlations• Causation• Predictive models• The student should demonstrate a critical approach to sampling.• The student should demonstrate awareness of good calibre research and the
role of this in evaluating the outcomes of patients with substance misuse
problems.1. The second part of the essay should identify what ‘protective
factors’ militate against negative outcomes. This could include, for instance
pro-social behaviour in childhood, or a good quality attachment with one
secure adult.Again, all of the above statistical terms should be understood, and critiqued.Reference should be made to the individuals in the case studies, to elucidate the
research trends and literature.It is important to acknowledge that research captures broad, generalized trends, and
there is variation and agency in each individual’s trajectory. Service users are not
simply victims of a fixed, and negative trajectory.Good essays will integrate points selected from the two case studies and
synthesize these points with the trends identified and reported in the evidence base