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codependency
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codependency

An extreme dependency by one person on another who is suffering from an addiction. Common characteristics include low self-esteem coupled with a high need for approval. Not a formal psychiatric diagnosis, codependency is a psychological syndrome noted in relatives or partners of alcoholics or substance abusers.



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With that, it's a great time to check out a program such as Al-Anon or Nar-Anon, Codependents Anonymous, Co-Sex Addicts Anonymous, Adult Children of Alcoholics or others.
The abuser's partner should also seek help for their codependent behavior at Codependents Anonymous.
In Brother/Sister: The Codependents, Macomber renders two young deer in hooded tunics in front of a stand of leafless trees.
 
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