Does Drinking Alcohol Cause Sexual Abuse?
Very often drinking goes hand-in-hand with the other problems that lead to sexual abuse. “Outlaws” frequently have drinking problems. They are used to having their own way and doing what they want. If they want to have a drink, they will put that before other responsibilities. Drinking, in addition to violence and sexual abuse, is just one way of letting off steam and getting what they want, when they want it. People who are “sexual addicts” are likely to have other addictions as well. Addictions start when a person doesn’t know how to connect with others and he gets “connected” with an object or activity instead, whether that be food, drinking, sex, TV, bingo or Nintendo. Not all types of addicts become sexual addicts. People who get addicted to gambling, may crave that special feeling of power and well-being that they think money can give. People who get addicted to sex may be trying to create a feeling of closeness and love without having to be involved with people. Whatever a perso
