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Feature Writer: Karen Stephenson
Karen Stephenson, Nyssa Woudstra

Abuse is present and problematic in society at large. There are many types of abuse - including sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, and substance abuse - all of which should be taken very seriously.

My goal is to provide you with the information you need, whether it is academic information about abuse or advice and resources for victims of abuse and abuse recovery.

Read about signs of child abuse, how much the War on Drugs costs, and abuse in LGBT relationships. Learn how to get out of abusive relationships, how to stop drinking alcohol, and how to quit smoking.

I encourage you to share your views and concerns in our discussion groups, and to browse the many articles available to you.

Abuse victims need support and understanding., Mary R. Vogt
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Karen Stephenson

Emotional Abuse is Mental Abuse

In: Emotional/Verbal Abuse

Silent treatments are destructive forces in abusive relationships. Silence is a silent form of anger that says you do not exist. Abusers use this as a form of punishment. more...

Substance Abuse: Huffing

In: Substance Abuse

CBS News reported that inhalant abuse has killed 2.6 million teenagers across the U.S. Huffing has become a serious problem among our youth. more...

PAS : Parental Alienation Syndrome

In: Abuse (general)

In May 2008 an Ontario judge ruled that a boy who was severely brainwashed into hating his mother must get help to be deprogrammed from parental alienation syndrome. more...

False Allegations of Sexual Abuse

In: Abuse (general)

A false allegation of sexual abuse against a child is the weapon of choice in vicious custody battles fought in family courts across North America. It should be a crime. more...

Parent Abuse Is Domestic Violence

In: Abuse (general)

Conflict between family members, especially between parents and children is healthy. When threats, manipulation, or force is used toward a parent, conflict becomes abuse. more...

Investment Fraud Abuses Trust

In: Abuse (general)

Scams have saturated our lives since the advent of the internet. Is affinity fraud on the shelf collecting dust or is it lurking behind the flurry of internet scams? more...

Drug Abuse Recovery

In: Abuse (general)

Substance abuse grips so tight that self-cessation is unattainable. In many cases, psychological dependency on drug use or alcohol can only be broken with intervention. more...

Weed Out Marijuana Use

In: Drug Abuse

Are marijuana smokers afflicted with Amotivational Syndrome?The scientific jury is still out however, those in relationships with long term pot smokers the verdict is in. more...

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