People in a close relationship with an addict often develop unhealthy coping mechanisms to continue the relationship
The nonaddict experiences a stress-induced preoccupation with the addicted person's life that may lead to extreme dependence and excessive concern with the addict. This describes: 1. Obsession with the addicted
2. Codependency
3. Enabling
4. Addiction
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Codependency occurs when a person in a close relationship with an addict develops unhealthy coping mechanisms to continue the relationship.
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