Addressing Substance Use in Domestic Abuse

Explore the intricate web between substance use and domestic violence with Jerry Gretzinger on "Addiction: The Next Step." Joined by April Maas, the Director of Policy, Innovation, and Professional Education at the Office for Prevention of Domestic Violence, this episode uncovers the often-overlooked dynamics of coercive control. This form of manipulation, where abusers might leverage substance use as a tool of dominance, reveals a darker layer of domestic violence that stretches beyond mere physical harm. Jerry and April challenge misconceptions, offering a nuanced perspective on how the entrapment of partners through substances is a matter of control and entitlement, not just addiction.