Domestic violence and divorce
A journalist asks, “What’s the connection between domestic violence and divorce?”
Wrong question.
Those interested in the driver behind domestic violence need to comprehend alcoholism and other-drug addiction. There is at least an 85% likelihood of addiction in those who commit DV. And while only 10% of the population consists of addicts, 40% of divorces involve an addict on one side or the other, and often both. In addition, among those married and divorced four times, the odds of alcoholism and other-drug addiction are close to 90%.
If we want to solve the problem–and even prevent it–we need to understand its cause. That’s what my books are for, particularly “Drunks, Drugs & Debits,” which gives a “gut” feel for alcoholism.