A battered woman in the women's shelter states that she "is afraid to go home because he drinks. That's when he gets violent and he beats me." Which of the following reflects accurate knowledge about domestic violence and alcohol use?
A.
"If you can get him to quit drinking, the beating will stop."
B.
"Alcohol use can increase the chances of abuse."
C.
"People who use alcohol almost always end up as abusers."
D.
"He's just using the alcohol as an excuse to beat you."
ANS: B
The other responses are inaccurate. Alcohol reduces inhibitions that can lead to aggressive behaviors.
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