County Voice

County Voice: March 2021

Alcohol Abuse and Domestic Abuse

When you look at alcohol abuse and domestic abuse, it is easy to see that there are connections between the two behaviours. Often the violence in the home is accompanied by excessive drinking of alcohol over a long period. While the drinking is not usually the cause of the violence, it can make the situation more volatile, increasing the severity and frequency of the abusive episodes.

While drinking can make the violence worse, it may also become an escape for the abused person, which in turn escalates the cycle of domestic abuse even further. This violence can affect any children exposed to the situation in many negative ways.

Alcohol abuse combined with domestic abuse often results in increased injury to the battered spouse, and everyday drinking is one of the leading risk factors for domestic abuse.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, you can go ring the Live Fear Free Helpline on 0808 8010 800

Anyone in immediate danger should call 999.

#LiveFearFree #Youarenotalone

You can also visit the Alcoholics Anonymous website for help and also find your nearest group.

        

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