Matt addiction impact him by not being able to enjoy time with his family and provide for his family the way he wanted to. Matt family felt helpless due to not having the needs in order to help him. Matt addiction impact his family because they had to take care of his family as well as their own. Matt addiction had put society at risk when he was drinking and driving. In my opinion I believe Matt addiction mostly impacted his children because they had to grow up with a father that was not a good role model. Matt addiction impacted his wife because she was more focus on his needs versus the children's