Addressing Substance Use in Domestic Abuse

A Complex Relationship

Join us for a podcast episode that delves into the complex relationship between substance use and domestic violence.

We'll uncover the often-overlooked dynamics of coercive control, where abusers might use substance use as a tool of dominance. This reveals a darker layer of domestic violence that extends beyond physical harm.

Get ready to challenge misconceptions and gain a nuanced perspective on how trapping partners through substances is a matter of control and entitlement, not just addiction.

Podcast Guest

April Maas, Director of Policy, Innovation, and Professional Education at the Office for Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV)

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Feature Quote

Sometimes there's also survivors of domestic violence or coercive control can be coerced into addiction. So sometimes the offending partner will say, oh, you know, get them to drink or coerce them into using substances, and then they end up addicted. And then they use that against them of oh well, you can't call the police on me, because I'll just tell them what you're doing or the kids will be taken away from you, and we see that a lot.
April Maas, Director of Policy, Innovation, and Professional Education at the Office for Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV)