The Management of Pathologic Interdependency in Drug Addiction
Abstract
The concept of the addictor has been formulated to describe a person who finds relief from his emotional tensions by unconsciously encouraging and/or perpetuating the drug addiction of another individual. The authors point out that understanding of the pathological interdependency which may exist between the addict and a significant other person in his environment can facilitate the psychiatrist's treatment of drug addiction and may determine its success or failure.
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