Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How does codependency contribute to the maintenance of alcoholism?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Enabling: What helps an alcoholic get better is being accountable for the drinking and being accountable to others for their behavior. A co-dependent often will support the alcoholic by "taking care of them" and saving them from having to deal with the natural consequences of their drinking. Al-Anon is an excellent tool in helping the codependent change.
Answered 4/16/2015
3k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What is the definition or description of alcoholism?
12 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
