Making you have sex in ways or at times that are not comfortable for you. Saying that your concerns and fears about your relationship are not real or not important. Please look at other information about actions domestic violence victims can take and to get information on agencies that can help you. Please remember that no one has a right to hurt you, whether you drink alcohol, use other drugs, or are clean and sober. Domestic violence is a crime.
Addiction is an illness.
Unfortunately, both of these problems are difficult to talk about. Drinking and drug use, your own or another's, can make it hard for you to stay safe. It is important to realize violence is not caused by drinking and drugging, although that can lead to increased vulnerability. If you are in an abusive relationship and concerned about your own or another's alcohol or other drug use, you can receive information and reerrals 24 hours a day by calling Alcohol Drug Help Line. In King County, there are four shelters in confidential locations to serve battered women.