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A "codependent" is loosely defined as someone who exhibits too much, and often inappropriate, caring for persons who depend on him or her.

An "enabler" family member or significant person in an alcoholic's or drug addict's life that contributes to the afflicted person's continued use and abuse of the substance.

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What is a condition in which a family member or friend sacrifices his or her own needs to meet the needs of an addict?

That is called "enabling" or "being an enabler." Enabling is one of the hallmarks of a codependent relationship. See the Related Link below for more information on enabling and codependence.


What is a condition in which a family member or friend sacrifices his or her own needs to meet the needs of an addict called?

That is called "enabling" or "being an enabler." Enabling is one of the hallmarks of a codependent relationship. See the Related Link below for more information on enabling and codependence.


What makes someone an enabler?

An enabler is a person who basically enables someone to drink or do drugs. A mother who allows her children to do drugs is an enabler. She does not discourage it. (but it still illegal for children to drink or do drugs)


What words began with the prefix co?

Codependent, company


A person who knowingly or unknowingly supports the harmful behavior of another person?

Typically, this is person is referred to as an "enabler".Note that while this is usually used in a negative context, it is possible to be a positive enabler. Strictly speaking, the term "enabler" describes the supporting person, and does not judge whether the receiver of the support being harmful or beneficial.


What an enabler is?

it is a device to help you poo


What is a relationship where people depend on each other?

Codependent relationship


Describe how animals and plants are codependent?

Animals and plants are codependent upon on another for several reasons. Namely, animals depend on plants for nourishment while plants depend on animals for fertilizer.


What are the ratings and certificates for Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same - 2011?

Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same - 2011 is rated/received certificates of: UK:12


What is the style of enabling a codependent may become overprotective is known as?

rescuing


Explain why IT is a business pressure and also an enabler of response activities that counter business pressure?

Explain why IT is a business pressure and also an enabler of response activities that counter business pressure?


Words that start wit the prefix co?

codependent coaxial coefficient coagulate

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