Wealthy, educated professionals are just as prone to violence as anyone. Domestic violence is just an occasional slap or punch that isn't serious. Victims are often seriously injured. Abused women are more likely to suffer miscarriages or give birth prematurely. Drinking or drug abuse causes domestic violence.
Abusers use alcohol and drugs as an excuse for violent behavior.
While there is a correlation between substance abuse and domestic violence, one does not cause the other. However, substance abuse does lower inhibitions and may increase the frequency and severity of the abuse. The victim can always walk away from the situation. Victims believe that they do not have anyplace to go where they will be safe from the abuser. The abuser often knows the victim's friends and family members and can find a victim who leaves.