I have ADHD and can't think in school. My parents won't do anything about it except to tell me to work harder. My parents took the door off my bedroom because I got caught smoking. Now my brother watches me get dressed.

The physical signs of abuse or addiction can vary depending on the person and the drug being abused. In addition, each drug has short-term and long-term physical effects. For example, someone who abuses marijuana may have a chronic cough or worsening of asthmatic conditions. Stimulants like cocaine increase heart rate and blood pressure, whereas opioids like heroin may slow the heart rate and reduce respiration.

Since alcohol so easily permeates every cell and organ of the body, the physical effects of chronic alcohol abuse are wide-ranging and complex. Large doses of alcohol invade the body's fluids and interfere with metabolism in every cell. Alcohol damages the liver, the central nervous system, the gastrointestinal tract, and the heart. Alcoholics who do not quit drinking decrease life expectancy by 10 to 15 years.

On the face, throat, upper arms, buttocks, thighs, or lower back in unusual patterns or shapes which suggest the use of an instrument (loop, lash, linear, circular or rectangular marks) Cigarette burns. This type of burn is circular, and often found on the child's palms, soles of feet, genitalia, or abdomen. Immersion burns. These burns characteristically will produce sharp lines of demarcation and appear on the buttocks, genital area, or extremities.

There are two connections. First: Verbal violence is at the root of physical violence. Most people don't just walk up to others and start hitting; first, there are angry words, and the interaction then escalates into physical violence. While the abuse is still verbal, anybody can learn to defuse it and keep it from escalating. Second: Children who are allowed -- or, as all too often happens, encouraged -- to use hostile language get the message that it's okay to cause other people pain.

Physical abuse is the easiest type of abuse under EADACPA to identify and includes battery, assault with a deadly weapon, force likely to produce great bodily injury; unreasonable physical constraint or prolonged or continual deprivation of food or water; any type of sexual assault and battery; use of physical or chemical restraint or psychiatric medication for punishment.

The physical warning signs of cocaine abuse can vary, depending on the person. Quite often the eyes are a good indicator of cocaine use. A person will appear wide and or bloodshot eyes and the pupils are dilated. Stimulants, like cocaine, increase heart rate and blood pressure so heart irregularities can be a warning sign. Cocaine users often have increase have an elevated speech pattern so speech irregularities are a warning sign.

Some warning signs include multiple bruises of different colors, frequent trips to the hospital emergency room, hair pulled out, or signs of being over-or-under medicated (always sleepy or always in pain). Any unwanted sexual activity also constitutes physical abuse.

It is repeated mistreatment or neglect of a child by parent(s) or other guardian resulting in injury or harm. Under California Law, child abuse is a crime. Children need protection because they are vulnerable and often unable to speak for themselves. The California Child Abuse Reporting Law, along with other state laws, provides the legal basis for action to protect children and allow intervention by public agencies if a child is maltreated.

is the child still in danger or in need of medical care? No two reports are handled in exactly the same way. Decisions by all the people involved are based on each child's situation. Even reports on two children in the same family may be handled differently. The agency receiving the report will determine how to proceed based on the information available. All reports which describe situations that fall within statutory definitions of abuse/neglect will receive a response.

Yes. There is more to an abusive relationship then bruises and black eyes. There is so much more. The common types of abuse are: Spousal abuse (domestic violence), psychological abuse, child abuse, sexual abuse, and many others. For more detailed information on this question, look through the "many forms of abuse and their effects" section of this site.

this site, we have many different methods of healing the wounds that an abusive relationship can leave. We have a group of friendly people, with similar experiences, to provide comfort and support during the rough times; and to share in the joy and laughter of the good times. We have a detailed state-by-state list of hotlines and shelters that you can refer to if you need help. Remember, we are not doctors or counselors, just fellow victims with a friendly shoulder to cry on.

No. One 12-ounce beer has about as much alcohol as a 1.5-ounce shot of liquor, a 5-ounce glass of wine, or a wine cooler.

The following acts are considered physical abuse: assault, battery, assault with a deadly weapon, force likely to produce great bodily injury; unreasonable physical constraint or prolonged or continual deprivation of food or water; any type of sexual assault and battery; use of physical or chemical restraint or psychiatric medication for punishment.

Abuse is: “An incident of physical or sexual violence against an individual, an incident of intentional destruction of or intentional injury to an individuals property, or words, actions, gestures that threaten an individual or his or her property.” – Social Housing Reform Act, 2000. Peel Access to Housing determines eligibility under the Victims of Family Violence policy in compliance with the Social Housing Reform Act, 2000.