Featured Term:  "Codependence"
A pattern of behavior often seen in family members of others who are close to a person with an alcohol or other drug problem. It involves taking on responsibility for meeting others' needs to the exclusion of acknowledging or meeting one's own needs. (Join Together)

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Note: Join Together definitions were adapted from:

Cermak, T. L. (1986). Diagnosing and Treating Codependence. Johnson Institute Books, Minneapolis, MN.
Maisto, S. A., Galizio, M. And Connors, G. J. (1991). Drug Use and Misuse, Hold, Rinehart and Winston, Inc., Fort Worth, TX.
Ray, O. (1990). Drugs, Society and Human Behavior, Times Mirror/Mosby, College Publishing, St. Louis.
Schuckit, M. A. (1998). Educating Yourself about Alcohol and Drugs: A People's Primer. Plenum Trade: New York.

Terms from Addiction Resource Guide