Explain how the family system is affected by addiction.

Write an essay of 750-1,000 words regarding family roles. Include the following:
Explain how the family system is affected by addiction.
Describe how the individual roles operate to support and/or enable the behavior of the addict. Give examples of specific roles that exist in families coping with substance use and addictive disorders.
Explain how substance use and addictive disorders impact (if at all) the probability of domestic violence and child abuse in families.
Use the GCU library to locate a minimum of three scholarly sources in support of your content.
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Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competency:
BS Counseling
2.5: Describe family dynamics, including family roles, cycles of violence, and the impact of family on health recovery.

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