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…: -- Substance abuse wrecks families. A survey of state child-welfare agencies found substance abuse to be one of the top two problems exhibited by 81 percent of families reported for child maltreatment. Researchers estimate that chemical dependence is present…

…of factors lead some youths to act violently, including child abuse; violence in the home, neighborhood, and the media; and easy access to guns. (Murphy 60) Senseless violence and murder committed by juveniles is escalating. The primary source youth violence…

…, another identity took control of her mind and body. This allowed Sybil to be oblivious to the acts of abuse that were so traumatizing to a young child that these other personalities developed to help her escape from. 4 In the rare cases…

…. spending, sex, substance abuse, reckless driving, binge eating) 5) recurrent suicidal behavior, gestures or threats, or self-mutilating behavior 6) affective instability due to a marked reactivity of mood (e.g., intense episodic dysphoria, irritability…

…home. I think that this book addressed the real things that happen to a child of abuse. For there initial home life to the bounce from foster care home to home. The real issue in the book that child abuse is everywhere in every degree. Some are hidden ways…

…at age 15, bounced from foster home to foster home without having a real place to call home. I think that this book addressed the real things that happen to a child of abuse. For there initial home life to the bounce from foster care home to home. The real…

…, for the purpose of correction or control of the child’s behavior.” There appears to be a linear association between the frequency of slapping and spanking during childhood and a lifetime prevalence of anxiety disorder, alcohol abuse or dependence and externalizing…

…and respectful of human rights, the rebels themselves are guilty of abuses. Furthermore, the government of Liberia violates the rights of children. According to the Declaration of the Rights of the Child: The child shall not be admitted to employment before…

…Adolescence represents a sensitive stage of development posing a high risk for contacting dangerous addictive behaviors. Drugs and alcohol abuse present as the single most serious problem within this population, making them vulnerable for serious…

…of posttraumatic stress syndrome such as emotional detachment, sleep problems, and flashbacks. Women with a history of violence have a higher risk of alcoholism, substance abuse and suicide attempts. They also tend to have unhealthy diet behaviors and overuse…