Couples Drug Rehab Program

Codependency is a common occurrence in relationships, particularly those where one person has an addiction. This type of relationship occurs when one party in the relationship forgoes their own wants and needs to take care of another. This is also sometimes called relationship addiction.

 Each party in the relationship is dependent on the other, hence the term codependency, but in the case of one person, they continue to meet the needs of the dependent partner in neglect of themselves. Essentially they need to be needed, even if it harms them. This is why it is sometimes referred to as relationship addiction because some experts define addiction as continuing a behavior despite the fact that it is harmful to them.  

In the case of a couple where one person is addicted, the other partner ends up enabling them as part of their codependent behavior. Because the addicted person cannot do for themselves, including basic needs like feeding and clothing themselves, they become fully dependent on their partner for basic necessities. In turn, the partner needs to feel needed. This will make them do things such as lie for their addicted partner, cover up their drug use or even acquire drugs for them and generally resist getting them help. 

Codependency runs so deep that if both partners do not get help, it can be impossible to break the cycle and the addiction. Codependency treatment is an important part of the process for couples and can make a difference for both parties in terms of returning to a normal life and building a healthy relationship. The right South Florida couples drug rehab will be able to address each couple’s unique problems and work with them to develop the skills and emotional well-being they need to overcome these issues. Visit us today at Reign Recovery Center if you know someone struggling with codependency.