There is a great deal of evidence showing a correlation between domestic violence and PTSD. Much of this evidence is related to PTSD resulting from serving in the military. While there are several cases of men and women who have suffered from domestic violence or abuse from a partner who...
Dealing with abuse, violence, and fear is no way to live; unfortunately, many who live with spousal abuse find themselves leaning on drugs to try and cope. This does not have to be your reality for any longer. You can get help for addiction and abuse; you can learn how to find the...
There is a strong connection between addiction and family violence. An addiction can drive a person to uncharacteristic behaviors that can be harmful to the other family members. Domestic violence is never acceptable under any circumstances, not even when the abuser is in an altered state...
The effects of addiction in parents affect more than the user. Children of addicted parents are not only at an increased chance of developing an addiction of their own later in life, but they are also at risk from suffering as a direct result of a parent’s addiction. How You Can Help...
Addiction thrives on distress, anxiety and pain. Domestic violence encourages the emotions that lead to chemical dependency, as well as co-occurring mental disorders that affect both the victims and perpetrators of this kind of abuse. Psychological Effects for Victims of Domestic...
Incest is a serious issue that we rarely talk about. Incest survivors are often plagued by shame, embarrassment and misplaced guilt. When a child or young adult is sexually abused by a trusted family member, it can cause lasting damage, depression and even PTSD. These problems can be...
One in three people are affected by domestic violence in some way, and if you are one of these people there is help available. If you are in a dangerous relationship, it is important that you erase your browsing history on your computer to protect your safety. If you are in immediate...
, domestic violence and alcoholism are serious problems in the United States and Canada. Hundreds of thousands struggle with the dangerous dynamic of alcohol abuse and family violence. If you are a victim of domestic violence, please remember that this page may show up in your Internet...