Lesson 30: Family and Addiction: Slide 31





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