The nurse explains the difference between an enabler and a co-dependent is that a co-dependent:
a. covers up the behavior of the substance abuser.
b. rationalizes the behavior of the substance abuser.
c. uses the behavior of the substance abuser to build up his or her own self-esteem.
d. is also a substance abuser.
A
The co-dependent "fixes" things by overcompensating to prevent the abuser from facing reality. Enabling refers to "helping" a person so that the person's consequences from unhealthy behavior are less severe; thus enabling "helps" the unhealthy behavior to continue.
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