Addiction is a difficult disease that involves several different factors, including biological, psychological and sociological aspects. Anderson (1997) states that substance use generally refers to the ingestion of illicit drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, opiates, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, PCP, amphetamines, etc. Less frequently included is the use of illicit drugs, such as alcohol and nicotine. in this definition, despite their widespread use and undisputed harmful potential. Substance abuse, however, is a more value-laden term that involves the use of substances, likely over time, that is in some way harmful or harmful. Thus, substance use does not necessarily constitute substance abuse, although they often coexist. Wormer, Davis (2010) states that addiction is often defined as a disease not only of the individual but of the entire family. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) 2002 National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that approximately 22 million Americans aged 12 or older suffered from drug addiction or abuse. substances due to alcohol, illicit drugs, or both. different social aspects of drug use and this represents a challenge to the stability and influence of any family. Wormer Davis (2010) states that for every alcoholic, compulsive gambler, and cocaine addict, the lives of at least four other people are constantly altered. These other people may suffer as much as the addict; they may also need help managing their addiction or their own sense of power. The family is often seen as the fundamental source of strength, providing support and support to its individual members while providing stability and generational continuity to the community and culture.I believe...... middle of paper. ... .bstance Abuse TreatmentVolume 14, Number 5, September-October 1997, Pages 481-486Article: Social, ethical and practical aspects of perinatal substance use.Author: Anderson, MelJournal: Journal of substance abusetreatmentISSN: 0740-5472 Date : 01/09/1997 Volume: 14 Number: 5 Page: 481Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (2002). The Dasis Report: Admissions of Blacks to Substance Abuse Treatment: 1999. Rockville, Maryland: Office of Applied Studies.4. Clucas, A. and Clark, V. (1992). Module II 7: Drug and alcohol problems in special populations. In M. A. Naegle (Ed.), Substance Abuse Education in Nursing, Vol. 2, p. 531-547. New York: National League for Nursing.5. Williams, R. and Gorski, T. T. (1997). Relapse prevention counseling for African Americans: A culturally specific model. Independence, Missouri: Herald House/Independence Press.