Effects of Addiction on the Family?

Published February 25, 2014

Question by ebizartistry: Effects of addiction on the family?
Would someone (knowledgable professional) please explain the effects of drug/alcohol addiction on the family? Please give as many examples as possible.

Best answer:

Answer by PEACE!
http://www.interventionctr.com/addiction.htm
http://www.800cocaine.com/about_addiction.html

I WAS ADDICTED TO BOOZE FOR A VERY LONG TIME …THE EFFECT ON MY FAMILY WAS THE BIGGEST FACTOR ON FINALLY GIVING THIS SHT UP …I THANK GOD I STILL HAVE A FAMILY WHO LOVES ME … I QUIT 15 YEARS AGO … PEACE ………

Answer by gotta luv da Li
Screws up the kids in too many ways, some subtle and other significant, to list.

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