This survey aims at examining the function of families with young addict. Devising a methodology encompassing both qualitative and quantitative -- 'techniques, 30 families with young addict, comprising father, mother, and
young addict (between 20-30 years of old) were interviewed and tested. The
comparison group involved 30 families without young addict (control ) .
the results show that physical and psychological presence of father in ··families. with young addicts, was very poor. In addition, the application of discipline was inappropriate and the control is seen to be dysfunctional.
family cohesion in these units, compared with families without young addict comparison group), was weak and husband/wife and the parent/sibling conflicts were severe and remained unresolved.
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