Enabling

Q: What does enabling mean?

A:

Enabling occurs when loved ones try to “help” an addict, when in actuality they are not are not helping at all.  The family or friend is actually removing consequences from an addict’s behavior; these painful consequences are necessary to drive…

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Q: How do family and friends stop enabling?

A:

Loved ones have to make difficult decisions if they are going to stop enabling.

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