Apart from the drug and alcohol abuse indicators mentioned earlier, it’s important to understand how substance abuse, particularly alcohol misuse, plays a role in domestic violence. Abusing alcohol can often cause violence and physical trauma in relationships.
Sadly, up to half of men with SUD and alcoholism commit domestic violence, and alcohol is the root cause of many child abuse cases across the nation. Women and wives can also perpetrate violence against their partners and children when under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Seeing your spouse become violent with you or others while drinking or using drugs is a clear sign of SUD.