Alcohol abuse is defined as an overindulgence in consumption of alcohol that begins to interfere with daily living, according to the Mayo Clinic. There are numerous people suffering from alcohol abuse, and the damage caused by alcohol abuse has a...
Spousal abuse comes in a variety of forms, ranging from physical violence to sexual abuse and verbal or psychological abuse. Though it can be difficult to separate physical and emotional abuse, as physical abuse leaves emotional and psychological...
More than a million women and nearly a million men are physically harmed by their spouse or partner every year in the United States, according to the American Bar Association Commission on Domestic Violence. Violence is the most common perception...
Developing a substance abuse problem or a psychological disorder will depend on a variety of factors being present. While neither substance abuse nor psychological disorders are effective ways of managing troubling elements in a person's life,...
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration, "Children raised in families with high rates of conflict appear at risk for both delinquency and illicit drug use." Adding...
When any member of a family is an alcoholic, the effects are felt by the entire family. The impact of alcoholism can be felt in both indirect and direct ways and may include violence, neglect, and physical and emotional abuse that threatens family...
Verbal abuse has a number of long-term health and psychological consequences. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists depression, anxiety, emotional detachment and damaged self-esteem as just a few of the negative effects. A...
Personal safety tips can be helpful for kids and teenagers when they have been caught in a situation that may be harmful to them. The tips can help when you are inside the home or outside playing with other friends. Safety should always be the...
Tennessee law requires that a court determines the ultimate fate of a child in a custody case. Possible results of a Tennessee custody hearing are one parent or the other gaining sole control of the child or a joint conservatorship, in which one...
Every relationship involves a certain amount of compromise, but you should never give up fundamental parts of who you are just to be with someone. You may have specific activities you engage in which he isn't interested in or a commitment to your...
Coping Skills Developing coping skills to use before and during a crisis can make a big difference in your life. Of course this is easier said than done, and some people never develop useful crisis-coping skills. This is a good time in your...
Substance abuse occurs when a person uses drugs or alcohol despite continued negative effects such as job loss, trouble with the law, relationship problems and financial problems. When a person is abusing a substance, he may still have some...
Dating can be a very enjoyable way to meet new people and hopefully find someone whom you can create a lasting relationship with. There are, however, some dangers associated with dating that you or someone you care about should be aware of before...
Drug abuse generally develops over time as a person's drug use increases. According to HelpGuide.org, the symptoms of drug abuse include using drugs despite the negative effect is it having on your responsibilities, engaging in high-risk behaviors...
In-home care for seniors is a non-medical service provided to elderly people in need of assistance to remain in their homes. In-home care provides services that help the elderly with everyday tasks that have become more difficult with age. In-home...
Couples seek marriage counseling for a variety of reasons, according to the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Marital problems include issues such as communication problems, substance abuse and extramarital affairs. A counselor...
Every parent knows that a child needs discipline to differentiate between right and wrong. This helps them learn the correct way to react to mistakes they make. Discipline comes in many forms such as verbal, body language or physical contact....
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder in which a person refuses to maintain a healthy body weight. Individuals suffering from this disorder experience fear of weight gain and consistently diet in an attempt to calm this fear. These psychological...
Alcoholics suffer significantly from brain deficits that affect them physically, emotionally and mentally during the later stages of alcoholism. People may have difficulty spotting symptoms during the early stages of alcoholism, or the alcoholic...
Obesity--excessive body weight that increases risk for numerous diseases--poses numerous physical and emotional risks for children and adults. In addition to genetic factors and lifestyle habits, sexual, physical and emotional abuse may increase a...
Anxiety is a common mental health condition characterized by excessive fear or nervousness. There are several types of anxiety disorders, some of which include phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder and generalized anxiety. When it occurs in...
Ten to 20 percent of women and slightly fewer men have a chance of developing depression in their lifetimes, the World Health Organization estimates. Depression can occur in multiple generations in a family, and it sometimes shows up in those...
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) claims there is a strong link between poor academic performance and health-related factors such as chronic illness, physical and emotional abuse and hunger. Other risks factors that affect school performance...
Violent behavior in children can be concerning for parents, caregivers and school personnel. Violent children can create havoc in your home life as well as be problematic for other children that they are around. Important warning signs for violent...
Stress can provoke negative effects in children just as it does with adults. Family stress can be a catalyst for a variety of symptoms in children, according to Novella Ruffin of Virginia State University, including "bed-wetting, upset stomach,...
Dental visits often mean enduring discomfort and pain. Most people bear the soreness as the price for good oral hygiene. Others, however, cannot rationalize away the pain and they experience dental phobia. In extreme cases, people with dental...
Parenting styles differ, with parents using different types of punishment to teach their children. Most parents do not want to physically or mentally injure their child. However, punishment and abuse can be similar, with a fine line separating...
Elder abuse is serious problem that affects older people at a time in their lives when they are becoming more dependent on others to meet their basic needs. Instead of receiving assistance, some elderly people are subjected to physical and...
When a child experiences physical or emotional abuse, the wounds run skin deep. Kids who suffer repeated trauma feel lonely, scared, worthless and unloved, which is exactly the opposite of how children should feel. Abused children often become...