Codependency

What can be done to prevent the condition?

The best way to prevent codependency is to recognize and treat a drug or alcohol addiction as soon as possible. The longer the pattern goes on, the more difficult it is to change.

What are the long-term effects of the condition?

Codependent relationships often last for many years, leading to very chaotic home situations.

What are the risks to others?

Children in households with codependent behavior are often severely affected. In some cases, they are physically abused or neglected. They almost always suffer long-term emotional scars as a result of their parents' behavior. Many will recreate these experiences in their adult relationships.