It focused on an alcoholic dad (Griffith) and the impact his alcoholism had on his family ... those struggling with addiction—children tend to take on particular roles “to cope with an ...

Conversely, when a family member struggles with active addiction, he or she usually under-functions and behaves irresponsibly. This, too, shapes the behavior of other family members. They ...

Close to one-third of American adults say they or someone in their family ... addiction treatment. They point to research showing significant others and family members often play a critical role ...

It never sat right with Pam Lanhart that her teenage son was labeled an addict. And it’s an experience that drove her to create Thrive Family Recovery Resources.

Family members begin playing specific survival roles to cope with the chaos addiction brings. These survival roles can shape a child's developing personality, Covelli says. "It becomes who they ...

Similarly, a parent struggling with addiction may inadvertently thrust their child into the role of the caretaker, relying on them for emotional support and stability. Family Roles Can Change and ...

However, family also plays a vital role in recovery. “Addiction can have profound and far-reaching effects on a family unit,” says Jason Loughnane, Tabor Group Family Services Officer.

Watching someone struggle with an addiction is a painful, baffling and often frustrating situation. Family and friends might find themselves asking, “Why are they doing this?” “Can’t they ...

Treatment for these is just as important as addiction treatment." Once a week, participants are invited to bring family members to group therapy. Wetmore says, "What we find is people who bring family ...