What are some issues or factors that can increase or decrease the likelihood of a positive treatment outcome with a family dealing with a member who has a substance use disorder? 

 

Describe one or two of the following family system concepts you think is/are the most prominent feature(s) in your own family (either positive/functional or negative/dysfunctional): rules, roles, communication, proximity, boundaries, and hierarchy. What behaviors would an "outsider" notice that would be indicative of this aspect of your family?