Analyze the issues related to the affects of drug abuse on families.

Analyze the issues related to the affects of drug abuse on families.

Drug abuse and addiction usually have lasting effects, both on the user and the family at large. The families of drug abusers are greatly affected in many ways. These effects include emotional trauma on family, for example on the children or even the spouse. This may result from hurling insults, manipulation and even yelling by the addict.