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Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam Prep

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Drug addiction has many effects on a family. The preoccupation with a substance continuously changes mood and performance. Usage can cause marital problems and the destruction of the family unit as a whole. Many members will deny there is a problem or attempt to cover it up out of love for the using individual. This is called:
  1. Arcing
  2. Cross-reaction
  3. Substantive Effects
  4. Enabling
Explanation
Answer: D-Enabling behavior is common in dysfunctional relationships due to secondary gains. A person may depend upon income, focus on the other person’s behavior to minimize their own, or any number of other reasons to “look the other way” with problem behaviors.
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