Wk 3 Discussion 1 Family Issues and Addictive Disorders In following with the concept that addiction does not occur in isolation, it should be considered that members of families of those with substance abuse disorders and that there are effects of addiction on these family members. Numerous sources have indicated that there is a strong correlation between being in a home with an active substance abuser and the structure of the family (SAMHSA TIP 39, 2004). While there has been research and documentation supporting this, these studies also face many limitations and should be presented to families in a cautious and mindful of the first things to consider is the understanding of resistance the substance abuser has a problem and there is nothing wrong with the family....