Is abuse a cycle where the abused today is the abuser tomorrow?

While it is
known that victims and survivors of abuse as children are more likely to abuse in adulthood than
those who have never been abused, it is not set in stone. The effects of abuse are far reaching
and can influence later behavior towards others.

Some of the effects of
abuse include high risk of drug use, alcohol use and mental health problems. While not directly
indicative of abusive behavior, these can contribute to abusive...