The Ripple Effect: Why Addiction Is a Family Disease
We often describe addiction as a personal issue, but its effects ripple outwards, fundamentally impacting entire families. As of 2020, the National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that 40.3 million people in the US experienced substance use disorders. Many are surprised to learn that addiction is a family disease, affecting every member in ways that are emotional, psychological, and social. But isn't this the [...]