Exam 4: Development

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:

Addiction is often described as a behavioral syndrome where drug usage dominates the individual's motivation. Normal constraints on a person's behavior lead to a self-perceived "loss of control." One defining characteristic of addiction is: