Codependent Relationships and Drug Addiction, “I’d Die For You”
What does it mean to be “codependent” and does it exist in the world of active drug addiction and alcoholism? It’s no secret that many drug and/or heroin addicts don’t like to use alone. In fact, 80% of drug addicts use with a friend or someone they at least consider one. But what happens when an addict/alcoholic gets into a romantic relationship with another addict/alcoholic? These relationships are downright toxic and can become deadly real fast.
It’s a known fact that people are drawn to others they can identify with. Getting involved in a relationship with another individual that uses and is addicted to heroin or other drugs typically creates feelings of identity and significantly reduces feelings of loneliness. They say that misery loves company and this is clearly no different. This “trap” is enticing and alluring because an addicted individual no longer has to feel alone.
Addicted couples share the mutual …
