| A | B |
| Stage 1 | Experimentational/Reecreational/Social Usage |
| Stage 2 | More Regular Use |
| Stage 3 | Daily Preoccupation |
| Stage 4 | Dependency/Addiction |
| Victim | The person dependant/Addicted to the drug |
| Chief Enabler | The person who assists in being dependant/addicted to the drug |
| Family Hero | The person who tries to keep everything going smoothly and repair damage from the victim |
| Scapegoat | The person who is often blamed for problems that lead to the victims anger or dependency |
| Family Mascot/Lost Child | The person who uses humor to lightnen the mood or covers up for feeling "left out" |
| "Elephant in the Living Room" | There is a problem but no one talks about the problem, they just live life around the problem |