How to Stop Being an Enabler

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Tip 1 - How to Stop Enabling Someone Who is Addicted

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Joe Marini | permalink

What if the steps you were taking to help a friend or family member through a problem or crisis were actually the very things hurting them most? And, what if the effects of your mistake not only harmed your loved one, but brought pain and consequences to your own life?

For further reading: http://www.alternativesintreatment.com/general-addiction/stop-enabling-someone-addicted/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - Are You an Enabler?

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Leontius | permalink

Enabling is a term often used in the context of a relationship with an addict. It might be a drug addict or alcoholic, a gambler, or a compulsive overeater. Enablers, rather than addicts, suffer the effects of the addict’s behavior. Enabling is “removing...
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For further reading: http://psychcentral.com/lib/are-you-an-enabler/ ^[2]

Tip 3 - Are We Addicted to Being an Enabler?

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Mele Fong | permalink

I have written several articles about the family and friends unhealthy involvement in their loved ones addiction and or recovery issues and process. So, if what you read sounds familiar, it probably is. But this is an area that merits revisiting over and over as it’s hard to drive home a point where denial about being an enabler is such a constant obstacle.

For further reading: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/heartache-hope/201207/are-we-addicted-being-enabler ^[3]

Tip 4 - Stop Being an Enabler; Intervention Help Information

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Tina Harrison | permalink

Stop Being an Enabler; Intervention Help Information is available at Best Drug Rehabilitation. Visit them today for unlimited support and resources to help you kick your addiction.

For further reading: http://www.bestdrugrehabilitation.com/intervention/what-is-an-enabler/ ^[4]