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Alcoholism and child abuse, including incest, seem also to be connected.
No Cause-and-Effect Relationship?
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Also, many of the physically abusive incidents occur in the absence of alcohol use.
“Men who batter frequently use alcohol abuse as an excuse for their violence.
Many men drink and do not abuse anyone as a result.
On the other hand, many men abuse women when they are sober.
Denial and Minimization
It’s part of the denial process.
Alcoholism and battering do share some similar characteristics.
So,why do batterers do it?
How can you tell if you are at risk?
If you are in an abusive relationship, what can you do?
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