Co-dependence — the ability to love

Do you feel helpless when someone close to you is struggling with addiction? How can you support an alcoholic or drug addict without losing yourself in the process? This publication offers a practical and accessible guide to understanding co-dependence and its impact on the family members of addicts. Here you will find a simple explanation of the concept of co-dependence, as well as ways to correct distorted thinking and false judgments, establish healthy boundaries, communicate effectively, and care for yourself, while helping your loved one break harmful habits and recover. The book contains effective advice and interesting stories of personal transformation. This guide is especially relevant for parents, relatives, and partners of alcoholics and drug addicts. It can also be used in the practice of psychotherapists and addiction psychiatrists when working with adult family members of chemically dependent individuals and for preventive purposes.