The family is the foundation of a person’s social development. It is within the parental home that behavioral patterns, coping mechanisms, and habits that shape one’s life are formed. When a family member develops an addiction — whether to drugs, alcohol, or gambling — it affects not only the individual but also their loved ones. Relatives often become emotionally entangled in the situation, losing touch with their own needs. This leads to psychological and physical exhaustion, the development of anxiety disorders, depression, and ongoing conflicts within the...
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