Abuse+-+By+Lauren


 * Abuse** refers to the use or treatment of something (a person, item, substance, concept, or vocabulary) that is seen as harmful. The term comes from the words "abnormal use". It can be used for anything ranging from the misuse of a piece of equipment to the severe maltreatment of a person.

[|Physical abuse]: Where one person inflicts physical violence or pain on another.

[|Drug abuse]: the misuse of drugs, [|alcohol] or other substances, usually a form of [|addiction].

Neglect may also refer to:
 * Neglect** means to leave uncared for or to leave undone.
 * Child **neglect**, is a category of maltreatment related to [|child abuse], when the biological parent(s) or legally assigned adult(s) fail to provide for the proper physical care needs of their dependent children. The neglect of children is generally about three times more common than [|physical abuse] and about six times more common than [|sexual abuse].