Diagnosing and treating co-dependence

First Sentence

Since one of the major roadblocks to understanding, diagnosing, and treating co-dependence has been the lack of a generally accepted definition of it, I propose the following: Co-dependence is a recognizable pattern of personality traits, predictably found within most members of chemically dependent families, which are capable of creating sufficient dysfunction to warrant the diagnosis of Mixed Personality Disorder as outlined in DSM III.

Excerpt

Since one of the major roadblocks to understanding, diagnosing, and treating co-dependence has been the lack of a generally accepted definition of it, I propose the following: Co-dependence is a recognizable pattern of personality traits, predictably found within most members of chemically dependent families, which are capable of creating sufficient dysfunction to warrant the diagnosis of Mixed Personality Disorder as outlined in DSM III.

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Series Statement

• Professional series

Other Editions

• Diagnosing and treating co-dependence: a guide for professionals who work with chemical dependents, their spouses, and childrenJohnson Institute Books1986-01-01
• IntoxicationPocket Books1990-01-01
• Diagnosing and Treating Co-DependencePaperbackHazelden1998-09-15