Relationships: Abuse

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Domestic Violence
Article
04/14/06, Healthwise
Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior directed at a former or current partner, spouse, or boyfriend or girlfriend. The abuser uses fear and intimidation to gain power and control over the other person. The abuse can take
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Elder Abuse
Article
05/26/06, Healthwise
Elder abuse refers to any of several forms of maltreatment of an older person by a caregiver, family member, spouse, or friend.
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Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy - Exams and Tests
Article
07/27/07, Healthwise
Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MSBP) is diagnosed if the following criteria are met:2
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Running Away from an Abusive Home
Article
12/05/06, Capessa
With all her clothes in a trash bag and nothing but fear to move her forward, Susan found the courage to leave an abusive relationship. Then she discovered a way to help other women get out of harm's way.
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A saga of spouse abuse
Article
05/01/96, Psychology Today
Sarah Buel may be the country's best weapon against domestic violence.
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Behind Closed Doors: Sex Therapists
Article
05/01/93, Psychology Today
Read about what happens when therapists cross the line.
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Crossing the Line: Inappropriate Relationships
Expert Advice
11/28/07, The Berman Center
Most people in relationships are well aware of the rules that govern their behavior, such as those of fidelity and monogamy. However, there are…
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Summer's Over, But What About the Partying?
Expert Advice
10/16/07, Johns Hopkins University
Whether students study hard and party hard, or just party all the time, excessive alcohol use during the college years is clearly a major problem for…
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How Can You Tell If a Relationship Is Abusive?
Expert Advice
03/06/06, Marjorie Greenfield, M.D.
This is a really difficult issue to talk about—but partner abuse is not rare. About one in twelve women experiences violence during pregnancy. If…
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Why do they stay?
Article
08/30/04, Psychology Today
Why women feel stuck in abusive relationships.
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