Addiction of any kind is a very burdensome disease to handle for the whole family. Although the children and the youth of a family often on the surface does not seem to have suffered the stigma of the addicted family will  be profoundly anchored in the young souls and minds. If these problems are left unattended they will leave lasting scars. Some of these scars might be physical, but emotional scarring has long lasting effects throughout life, damaging a child’s sense of self and ability to have healthy relationships and shall be addressed in the family treatment.