Lesson 30: Family and Addiction: Slide  31

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Non-Addicted Family Member’s Experience Is Shaped By:

  • Their emotional reactions to having a family member with an addiction
  • Their relationship with the affected member prior to the addiction
  • The nature and severity of the addiction
  • Other stress-producing conditions that exist in the family
  • The kinds of coping mechanisms and interaction patterns that exist within the family
  • The unique circumstances and resources of the family
  • The family’s wider support network

Notes:

How you can help: A toolkit for Families. Module 4: Caring for yourself and Other Family Members. www.Heretohelp.bc.ca

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