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Hell on earth is not a place but a state of mind!
Have you lived in fear, cowered when a hand is raised, felt empty and alone, or felt that your life has been stolen from you because anxiety and depression is nipping at your heals? Is your laughter gone? Has your spirit been broken, and the word hope is no longer in your vocabulary? I was once in that dark place of no return. My mind, body, heart and soul were broken into a million pieces, and the fear running through my veins were earth shattering. My brain was numb to all rational thinking and thoughts of suicide were like taking a common every day breath. The only thing that saved me was a moment of clarity to realize that I couldn't leave my young children behind with this person I was married to. My isolation and captivity was complete. I am still in counseling for PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) 3 years later, but I am finding out who I really am for the first time in my life. I am loving, smart, funny, and most of all I have learned that I am a good wife and a good mother after 21 years of hearing I wasn't good enough for anything. My life has been forever changed, and life is good. Challenges still arise, but with my new husband and my family always there for me with unconditional love and support I am
making it one day at a time.
My dream is that one day divorce courts will address mental, verbal and psychological (emotional) abuse as a prosecutable offense. The scars run deep and wide with all forms of abuse, just because you can't see them, doesn't mean they don't exist.Research is starting to show that mental abuse is longer lasting to its victims than physical abuse. I can now say I am a survivor!
Hope is something I never had, until my escape became a reality not a dream. Hope is now a wonderful word in my vocabulary, and fear is a thing of the past. My number one goal is to finish school with a PHD degree in Pyschology so that I can help women and men, who are still in that dark place of no return and to keep my children safe and showing them that they are loved. I want to show victims that there is light at the end of the tunnel, and a freedom of the soul they never thought possible. Abused women and men need to know that there is life after they go through hell on earth, a traumatic experience, that will forever change who they are and who they can be.

Friday, December 28, 2012

How Drug Abuse May Lead to Domestic Violence

Drug Abuse And Domestic Violence
What is Drug Abuse?

Narcotics – or ‘drugs’ – are defined as illegal substances whose usage, possession, and exchange is classified as criminal offense. Within the realm of narcotics, various types of drugs exist; each individual drug retains an individual level of additive properties, effects of usage, and physiological ramifications resulting from its respective usage. Drug abuse is classified as the illicit, improper, or excessive usage of illegal drugs, as well as controlled substances.
Controlled Substances and Drug Abuse

Controlled Substances are defined as items whose usage and possession is inherently legal only in the event that the individual in possession is in ownership of the expressed, authoritative permission to do so; individuals engaging in the usage or possession of such substances are liable to be charged with drug charges congruent with illegal drug charges.

For example, a prescription for pain medication from an accredited physician allows an individual to be in possession of such medication; the illegal sale of that medication to authorized individuals is considered to be a crime – regardless of a substance classified as illegal or controlled, addiction or excessive usage is classified as drug abuse.

Drug Abuse and Domestic Violence

Although an abuser may not be abusive in nature, drug abuse or drug addiction may elicit abusive behaviors and activities; the following types of domestic violence or spousal abuse may result from the effects of drug abuse undertaken by one or both partners in a romantic relationship:

Neglect and Drug Abuse

Drug abuse may lead to excessive usage or addition to narcotics, resulting in the irresponsible spending of monies or funds, as well as the theft of monies belonging to a partner of a romantic relationship. As a result, neglect is described as delinquency with regard to the provision of the well-being and welfare with a romantic partnership.

Emotional Abuse and Drug Abuse

Emotional and Psychological will typically include verbal insult or emotional debasement; the effects of abuse of this nature is considered to be amongst the most difficult to identify.

Sexual Abuse and Drug Abuse

Sexual Abuse may contain inappropriate sexual activity undertaken with a spouse or partner, including spousal rape, sexual harassment, and molestation.

Physical Abuse and Drug Abuse

Physical Abuse may include the assault, attack, and harming of one or both partners of a romantic relationship through the use of force, violence, or any other variety of physical means intended for bodily harm; physical trauma and injury are common effects of abuse of this nature

Reporting Drug Abuse and Domestic Violence

Despite the alarming numbers expressed within available Domestic Violence Facts, many Domestic Violence acts go unreported; in the event that an individual has been made aware of ongoing Domestic Violence, or has been involved within Domestic Violence cases that have occurred in the past, they are encouraged to contact their local authorities or law enforcement department in order to report the details of the offense:

A multitude of resources and assistance exist; please contact the appropriate government department, such as the National Domestic Violence Hotline through their 24-hour telephone number: (800) 799-7233

To report addiction or drug abuse, please contact the Partnership for a Drug-Free America through their telephone number (212) 922-1560
 
For more information visit:domestic-violence.laws.com/drug-abuse-and-domestic-violence

 

 

 

 

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