"The effects of childhood sexual and physical abuse last a lifetime. Abused children grow up to be adults who are prone to depression, anxiety, substance abuse and other psychiatric disorders....
"We as a society must pursue every means to end this social cancer that reaches deep into the brains of children and across generations. The problem must be addressed by government and in schools, in churches and synagogues and by community organizations. Doctors and other health care providers must redouble their efforts to spot child abuse and give the victims the help they need. Though it may be difficult to have sympathy for those who abuse children, they must be helped as well. Many of them were victims as well. If nothing else, treating the perpetrators may prevent creation of still more victims...."
http://www.nrtoday.com/news/7593388-113/abuse-brain-cortisol-stress
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