Anger, Amy and Addiction
Amy Whinehouse, the British born Grammy award winning soul singer turned herself in to Holborn Police Station this weekend after being accused of assualt by slapping a man. She received a warning from the court after spending a night in custody.
The 26 year old singer has a history of drugs abuse and has particpated in at least 2 rehab prorgrams.
Alcohol and drug usage can limit one’s ability to manage anger.
According to a 1998 Department of justice report entitled Alcohol and Crime about three- million violent crimes occur each year in which victims perceive the offender to have been drinking at the time of the offense. These offenses include rape, robbery, aggravated assault and simple assault. It is interesting to note that 35% of the victims identified themselves as being under the influence at the time of the offense.
It is extremely common for someone to be ordered to an anger management class after an evening of a druken fit. Many management clients would benefit from substance abuse interventions as well as an anger management course.
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