I always speak up when abuse is mentioned. Abuse and substance abuse are two separate issues. I confused this for years and it really, really confused and hurt me. Please check out the abuse stickies at the top of the
Women in Recovery forum and other forums.
The book Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde was written about alcoholism!
This is a mind f789 and education and DV counseling helped me the most!
Keep coming back, you will find support, information, encouragement and understanding!