Physical Abuse

Physical abuse negatively impacts lives like no other traumatic event can. Physical abuse, both sexual and not, affects millions of boys, girls, men and women in all age groups, ethnicities and social classes. And although physical abuse knows no boundaries, women have always been at the highest risk.

What is Physical Abuse?

Physical violence is used as a way to "control" the victim and take away their power. Physical violence can include:

• Pushing
• Shaking
• Punching
• Shaking
• Kicking
• Choking
• Pinching
• Biting
• Throwing the victim

Signs of Physical Abuse

Physical abuse can often go on for years before an intervention. Some common signs of physical abuse in women are:

• Frequent injuries, often attributing them to "accidents"
• Anxiety and depression
• Mood swings
• Lack of assertiveness and a submissive behavior
• Isolation from family and friends
• Fear of partner
• References partner's anger
• Sudden and frequent absences from work
• Frequent harassing phone calls, text messages, etc. from partner
• Personality changes
• Insomnia and nightmares
• Difficulty making decisions, needing constant approval and reassurance

If you or a loved one has been a victim of physical abuse, help is just a phone call away. Please call the Women's Center for Healthy Living toll-free at 1-800-391-4309. We are standing by day and night and all calls are confidential.

The Connection Between Physical Abuse and Addiction

Many women who have suffered physical abuse turn to drugs and alcohol, in hopes that it will make the pain go away, and it does, temporarily. The problem is that the pain always returns and the vicious cycle repeats itself over and over. This causes even more long term damage both emotionally and physically as the drugs and alcohol take their toll on the body.

Physical Abuse Help and Treatment

There are many treatment programs available for victims of physical abuse. However, most women are best helped in a treatment program that addresses women's unique emotional and physical needs. The Women's Center for Healthy Living offers programs designed to treat the whole woman. Here are just some of the benefits our renowned treatment center has to offer:

• Dual diagnosis treatment for women who have suffered past physical abuse and as a result, have turned to drugs and alcohol.
• Our trained professionals have over 26 years of experience dealing with women's health issues.
• We also offer individual and group therapy classes, stress reduction techniques, nutrition education and a wide range of conventional and holistic treatments.
• Unlike other rehabilitation programs like it, all of our programs address behaviors on a physical, emotional and psychological level. We believe that healing starts on the inside. Without developing a sense of empowerment, self-confidence and self-respect, women have no chance of long-term success.

Put the pain of physical abuse behind you and call the Women's Center for Healthy Living today toll-free at 1-800-391-4309. Our facilities are safe and comfortable and our staff is here for you every step of the way. Call us anytime day or night for confidential help.