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PO Box 1972
Conway, NH 03818
(603) 356-7993

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(603) 539-5506

Safety Planning Step 6: Safety and alcohol or other drug use. Many people in this culture use alcohol. Many use other mood-altering drugs. Much of this use is legal and some is not. The legal outcomes of using illegal drugs can be very hard on a person who is being abused, may hurt her/his relationship with the children and be left at a disadvantage in other legal actions involving the abusive partner. Therefore, carefully consideration should be taken towards the potential cost of the use of illegal drugs. But beyond this, the use of any alcohol or other drugs can reduce awareness and ability to act quickly in protection from an abusive partner. Furthermore, the use of alcohol or other drugs by the abusive partner may give him/her an excuse to use violence. Therefore, in the context of alcohol or other drug use, specific safety plans need to be created. If alcohol or other drug use has occurred in my relationship. I can enhance my safety by some or all of the following: A. If I am going to use, I can do so in a safe place, such as _________________________________________________________ and with people who understand the risk of violence and who are committed to my safety. B. I can also _________________________________________________ to increase my safety. C. If my partner is using, I can _______________________________________ ______________________________________________________________. D. I might also __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________. E. To safeguard my children, I might ___________________________________ _______________________________________________________________. Introduction Step 1: Safety during a violent incident. Step 2: Safety when preparing to leave. Step 3: Safety in my own residence. Step 4: Safety with a protection order. Step 5: Safety on the job and in public. Step 6: Safety and alcohol or other drug use. Step 7: Safety and my emotional health. Step 8: Items to take when leaving. About Us | What's New | Become A Volunteer | Resources and Information | Contact Us