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It's Emotional Abuse, Not Vicious Beatings, That Often Spurs Women To Leave Battering Husbands, UW Psychologists Report In New Book

Research shows that scarring from emotional abuse is more likely to trigger a battered wife's decision to leave her spouse. The study identifies two types of abusers: Pit Bulls and Cobras, with Cobras being characterized by a history of antisocial behavior and violence outside their marriages.

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Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach provides rugged GNSS navigation, satellite messaging, and SOS for backcountry geology and climate field teams.

Age Of Drinking Onset Predicts Future Alcohol Abuse And Dependence

Young people who started drinking before age 15 were four times more likely to develop alcohol dependence than those who began at age 21. The risk of alcohol abuse was also significantly higher among early drinkers.

Pitt Researchers Link Trauma With Adolescent Alcohol Abuse

A study by Pitt researchers found that adolescents with alcohol problems were more likely to have experienced traumatic events such as physical or sexual abuse. The study suggests that prevention programs targeting these individuals may be effective in preventing substance abuse.

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