Drug addiction has many effects on a family. The preoccupation with a substance continuously changes mood and performance. Usage can cause marital problems and the destruction of the family unit as a whole. Many members will deny there is a problem or attempt to cover it up out of love for the using individual. This is called:

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Enabling behavior is common in dysfunctional relationships due to secondary gains. A person may depend upon income, focus on the other person's behavior to minimize their own, or any number of other reasons to "look the other way" with problem behaviors.

Drug Addiction Has Many Effects on a Family