The scars of Child Sexual Abuse
The scars of child sexual abuse are mostly on the inside and not on the outside and if untreated the long term affects can lead to alcohol &/or drug abuse, violence, teenage pregnancy, self injurious behaviors and eating disorders.
Recommended Reading for Eating Disorders:
Letting Go of Ed: A Guide to Recovering from Your Eating Disorder: by Pippa Wilson
Life Without Ed: by Jenni Shaefer
Brain Over Binge: by Catherine Hansen
Recommended Reading for Alcohol & Drug Abuse:
The Recovery Formula: by Beth Burgess
Substance Abuse Addictions:
- Understanding Addiction
- How to Talk to a Child About a Parent’s Addiction
- How to Talk To Your Kids About Substance Abuse guide
- Domestic Abuse and Addiction – drugrehab.com
- A Substance Abuse Guide for Parents
- Born to Do Drugs
- The Recovery Village
An organization dedicated to providing the best treatment possible to those struggling with substance abuse and co-occuring disorders in the U.S.