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Objective
We assessed the relationship between ACEs and frequent substance use (SU) and investigated if different modalities of physical activity (PA) moderate this pathway.
Findings/Key points
With exception to binge drinking, cumulative ACEs (3+) were strongly associated with daily cannabis use in Wave III and Wave IV and daily cigarette smoking in Wave III and Wave IV. No PA modality moderated the ACEs to SU pathway; however, walking for exercise lowered the odds of current and prospective daily cannabis and cigarette use by 20–40%. Strength training, team sports, and individual sport participation were associated with 20–30% reduced risks of future daily cigarette use.
Design/methods
Data from persons enrolled in the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health who responded to surveys at Waves I (11–20 years), III (18–27 years), and IV (24–33 years) (n=9451).
