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Myths about the causes and incidence

Alcohol is the main cause of domestic violence

Even though the consumption of alcohol may be a precipitating factor to triggering violent incidents in the home, it is not the cause of domestic violence. Alcohol 'frees' some men up to act in certain ways by disinhibiting them from displaying aggression.

Some may drink to give themselves 'courage' to assault their partners. Being 'under the influence' at the time of the assault may provide the perpetrator with what he feels to be an excuse for his behaviour.

However, drunkenness is never an excuse for violence and many men who drink are not violent to their partners. Drunk drivers are not seen as unable to help their behaviour, and their drunkenness is not seen as an excuse for the damage they cause.

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