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One major theme in the discussion circles around the difference between support and enabling. Enabling behaviors, often motivated by fear or love, can impede recovery efforts by allowing individuals to avoid direct consequences of their addiction.
Family members must create a supportive environment while setting necessary boundaries. Instead of merely providing financial support, which may feed the addiction, they can express continued love and support for sobriety while simultaneously encouraging the individual to seek help and take responsibility for their actions.