Substance Use Coercion is a pattern of behaviour where substances - legal or illicit, are weaponised to exert power and control over an individual. Within Australia, the use of legal or illicit substances within patterns of control are rarely recognised or explored. Women who are deemed as ‘Substance Misusers’, often experience barriers to seeking service support, and when they do seek support, can be met with inexperienced practitioners, lack of understanding as to the pattern of substance use and failure to see beyond the Family Violence. instead the focus within risk assessments is on whether the person who has used violence is currently using ‘drugs’. It is known that substance misuse is an accelerate to physical abuse and sexual violence, however we must ask the questions and ensure that women experiencing Substance Use Coercion are heard. Those with Lived Experienced of Substance Use Coercion, have advised of the ‘grooming’ patterns that occurred and lead to one woman being arrested and imprisoned for ‘drug trafficking’. This presentation will discussed two case studies and expanded on a model of practice for Substance Use Coercion.