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Addiction is a disease that affects the whole family. Family members use coping strategies to navigate the chaotic world of addiction. Coping strategies can cause lasting negative effects on the rest of the family. Common roles of coping with an addict may seem to help at first. These roles of addiction in families can stress the family dynamics to a breaking point. This article will provide a breakdown of the family unit. Family roles in addiction are also explained. Identify which family role you are fulfilling and how to break the cycle of addiction!