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Race Overall, all racial groups are seeing a decline in divorce rates. Some of the differences in racial divorce rates may be due to cultural values, while others stem from family-of-origin issues. The National Center for Family and Marriage Research (NCFMR) analyzed and published divorce rates based on racial heritage and the more accurate ratio of divorces per 1,000 married women. Their findings revealed the following:

DIVORCE AND ADDICTION

Two main types of addiction may lead to divorce: • Substance addiction: Chemical dependence on substances that are ingested or put into a person’s body in another way. Common substance addictions include alcohol, tobacco, opioids, prescription medications, cocaine, and methamphetamines. • Behavioral addiction: Occurs when a person compulsively pursues an

activity to feel pleasure or happiness. These may include addictions to food, the internet, pornography, video games, exercise, shopping, and gambling.

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You Are Not Alone: Divorce