What is codependency and how does it occur? Codependency is characterized by a relationship pattern in which one person places another’s needs above their own. It is commonly associated with guilt, unclear boundaries, fear of rejection, a need to please others, a need for control, and an inability to form loving relationships. A telltale sign…
It can be very difficult to see a loved one struggling with addiction, and you may be wondering how on earth you can help. Fortunately, as long as you are a source of love and support, even in small ways, your loved one has a chance of overcoming their addiction Every individual is unique, as…
Understanding what an intervention is and how to use it. Drug and alcohol interventions, during which loved ones nudge an addict toward treatment, have become so popular that an entire show, Intervention, chronicles the lives of people undergoing interventions and pursuing subsequent treatment. While interventions can and do help people get into treatment, they can also…