When a member of a family has a substance abuse problem, how may this affect family members?
A) They may exhibit fearful behaviors when the drug user is not around.
B) They may display defensive actions to excuse the behavior of the drug user.
C) They may intentionally increase the likelihood that the abusive pattern will continue.
D) They may intentionally provoke physical abuse in an attempt to normalize the behavior of the drug user.
B
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