1.   But that is clearly a radical step, only likely to be taken when very serious abuse is involved.

2.   By all reports, child abuse is rare.

3.   Child abuse is an emotive subject.

4.   Community Care believes elder abuse is a major problem.

5.   Drug abuse is rife despite a nationwide crackdown.

6.   Drug abuse is the cancer of our society.

7.   Drug abuse is the leading cause of crime and violence.

8.   During my time, I changed the emphasis because I thought child abuse was far more serious.

9.   Even though he never physically abused me, the verbal abuse was frightening.

10.   Helping young people cope with the impact of drug and alcohol abuse is the focus of the play Coming To.