Woman Abuse: Intoxication Didn't Cause It and Sobriety Won't Cure It

Substance abuse and woman abuse are closely associated in the public's mind, so much so that many people believe the use of substances is a direct cause of woman abuse. It is imperative to understand that substance use/abuse did not cause the domestic violence therefore substance abuse treatment can not solve the domestic violence. At the same time we must understand how best to intervene with the abuser who has this dual problem of abusing women and alcohol and/or other drugs.