Alcoholism and drug abuse have been affecting the lives of millions across the world. Whether it’s the parent who falls prey to alcoholism or their kids who get trapped into the vicious drug addiction, its negative impact affects the addicts in many ways. The evident impairment of addiction can be seen in their social behavior and physical health. Needless to say, prolonged substance addiction is fatal. However, its negative impact is not confined to the addict only, but his loved ones also go through the challenge of dealing with it along. Addiction pushes the person towards a downward spiral and its ill-effects are rippled across the family members and social environment the person lives in. Families struggle with keeping up and coping with the physical, psychological and financial trauma created due to addicts’ behavior. Here’s how addiction affects families- Domestic Abuse Addiction has a deeper impact on the minds of the addicts and hence, their behaviors. Prolonged use o