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Abuse and Addiction – How to Distinguish between Spousal Abuse and Substance Addiction

by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

Many people in abusive relationships notice that the altercations toward them happen when their abusive partner is drinking or drugging. The question that they ask is: How do I know if this is spousal abuse or a byproduct of my partner’s substance addiction?

Spousal Abuse and Substance Abuse

What is the relationship between spousal abuse and substance abuse? Sometimes they overlap, existing concurrently. But, they are not the same at all. It is important to realize that they are, indeed, two separate syndromes.

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