Laboring to Love an Abusive Mate

Substance abuse is often intertwined with domestic violence, creating a toxic cycle that is challenging to break. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, individuals with substance abuse issues are more likely to engage in violent behavior. Communities need to address both issues simultaneously. Many organizations, such as the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, offer resources for both victims and those struggling with addiction. Providing comprehensive support—like counseling and rehabilitation—can help break the cycle of abuse and addiction, leading to healthier relationships. Advocate for programs that address both domestic violence and substance abuse in your community. Together, we can create a safer environment for everyone.

From smoking far too many cigarettes to shooting up drugs, the victim has learned to cope in a miserable relationship by running to a world where one's own mind has no pain, obligations, or rules.  The human being just is.  Yet, in time substance abuse, like the devil, comes back to claim what it gave.  The body begins to fail, the worry and stresses of life return, and an abuser, who doesn't want to take any responsibility for abusing his or her partner, only complains and beats the victim up through words or fists yet again. "You can't hold your liquor, idiot.  Why do you take so many drugs?  You that miserable, b*tch!" Substance abuse comes in many forms.  Victims have redirected the abuse and placed it on to any pill, liquid, or other things that make him or her feel good.  However, being under the influence only makes the abuse worse and gives the abuser something to use against his or her victim later especially in f...