Wk 1 Discussion 1 Family Issues and Addictive Disorders It is essential to comprehend the perplexing part that families can play in substance abuse treatment. The family can be a source of assistance to the treatment procedure; however they additionally should deal with the outcomes of the IPs (Identified Patient) addictive behavior (CSAT 2004). The individual family members are worried about the IPs substance abuse, but they also have their own goals and issues. Providing services to the whole family can improve treatment effectiveness (CSAT 2004). As stated by Johnson and Leff (1999) states, the absolute most potent risk issue of future maladaptation, inclination to substance use, and psychological problems is a parents substanceabusing behavior. When there is a ...