Childhood Sexual Abuse and Addiction

Childhood sexual abuse, or CSA, is a general term used to describe any adult behavior that coerces or forces a child into sexual activity, or frames a child in a sexual context. While some of these behaviors involve direct contact with a child, others involve voyeurism and other non-contact activities. When compared to adults with no history of CSA, adults who experience sexual abuse during childhood have significantly greater chances of developing a serious addiction to drugs or alcohol. While rates of sexual abuse are higher in females than in males, male victims of abuse have a greater chance of developing addictions during adulthood.

A Look at Childhood Narcissism and Consensual Incest Through Mackenzie Phillips