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How Addiction Impacts The Family

How Addiction Impacts The Family

August 28, 2015 By Jessica Morris Leave a Comment

Addiction isn’t a solitary illness. This means that even though only one member of the family may have an addiction, each other member is affected by it. In this infographic by Change to Change, we are shown the roles that family members take on during addiction. Aside from the person who is struggling with the addiction, you will also frequently see The Caretaker, The Hero, The Lost Child, The Mascot and The Scapegoat. Each member of the family falls into one or more of these roles, so their life individually, and the life of the family, is dramatically altered.

Do you align yourself with any of these roles? Perhaps you can see members of your own family or friendship group who have taken on these attributes? Because addiction impacts the whole family, it is useful for the unit to seek professional help in these circumstances. When we insist a loved one struggling with addiction seeks out help, we can also support them and our entire family by joining them on the journey to recovery.

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Do you struggle with addiction? Do you want to build a healthier and more stable family environment as a loved one works toward recovery? Then here’s what you need to do: contact WatersedgeCounselling on 0434 331 243 for a FREE 10-minute phone consultation on how we can best help you, or press book now.

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Filed Under: Issues with Alcohol and Other Drugs, Marriage and Couple Relationships Tagged With: addiction issues, family, life change, struggle with addiction

About Jessica Morris

Jessica is the editorial coordinator for Watersedge Counselling. An internationally published journalist, she enjoys writing about mental health, music and religion. Her memoir, "When Hope Speaks" is out now.

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