Roles is Addicted Families

 
Roles in Addiction
           
Substance Abuse Disorder affects way more people than simply the person with the disease. If there is a family member with an addiction, then each member in the familial unit will contribute to the problem in some sort of way. Substance abuse is complex and hard to manage, but if you understand the different roles people play in addiction, then you are one step closer to help. There are six ways family members or close friends contribute to the problem, and they are “The Addict,” “The Hero,” “The Mascot,” “The Lost Child,” “The Scapegoat,” and “The Caretaker (Enabler).” Check out the descriptions below to see if you fall into any of the categories:
 
The Addict- The person with Substance Abuse Disorder, and everything revolves around them
The Hero- Ignores the problem to make everything and everyone in the family seem positive
The Mascot- Brings humor into the problem, ex. inappropriate jokes
The Lost Child- Selfless and quiet, tries to avoid the problem
The Scapegoat- Rebellious and tries to draw attention away from the real issue
The Caretaker (Enabler)- Makes excuses for all behaviors and tries to keep the family in balance

​If you or any of your family members feel as if this a reflection of your family, then make an appointment today. It is time to take steps towards peace and stability.

​Samar Tehrani