Once the brain and neurological activities are interfered with, a disconnection is created which leads to memory loss. Additionally, drug addicts may lose their reasoning skills and end up making dangerous decisions. This influences their behavior as their decision making is largely influenced by the medication used and the need for more medications (Fish, 2006). Effects of Drug Abuse on the Family When one member of a family is involved in drug abuse, the entire family is affected, regardless of whether the addict is an elderly person or a young person. As a result, the relationship between family members is negatively affected; therefore, the family may prove dysfunctional (Barnard, 2007). Misuse of Family Funds At the family level, drug users usually divert family income to purchase drugs (Barnard, 2007). Additionally, younger family members who abuse drugs tend to commit crimes that can force relatives to pay the costs. The family's standard of living is; therefore, affected leads to unnecessary suffering. Loss of