Living With Addiction

This report explores and exposes issues that have arisen for New Zealand family members as they have supported a family member through an alcohol and/or other drug addiction problem. It builds upon a growing body of knowledge within national and international literature about the impact of addiction problems on families.

For the purpose of this project, ‘family’ of an individual is defined as the collective group of people who hold the greatest interest in that individual’s welfare.

Erratum: On page 48 of this report it incorrectly states that Porirua City
Council operates the Taeaomanino Trust. The Taeaomanino Trust is a separate entity.