When that invisible line into addiction is crossed

Co-dependents do not realize when their loved one has crossed that invisible line into addiction where they cannot get him/her to quit.  The person most often needs professional help.  Even if they wanted to quit, they would run into problems with withdrawal.

You see, by the time a person reaches addiction, they are both physically and psychologically dependent on the substance.  They not only believe that they need it but their body craves it.  And that craving will get satisfied no matter what impact it may have.  The alcoholic/addict will do or say whatever it takes to consume their substance.  At this point they do not have any other choice because of the addiction.

Tags: addiction, co-dependent