In this conversation, Caroline and Pam discuss the concept of enabling a person in active addiction. They explore the roles played within an addicted or alcoholic family and the psychological and behavioral symptoms that both the person with the substance use disorder and their loved ones may experience. They also delve into the difference between helping and enabling, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries and allowing natural consequences to occur. The conversation concludes with a discussion on self-awareness and the need to change our own behaviors in order to break the cycle of enabling. In this conversation, Pam and Caroline discuss the concept of enabling and how it relates to addiction. They explore the ways in which enabling behaviors can create a crisis for both the enabler and the person with addiction. They emphasize the importance of setting healthy boundaries and having honest conversations with loved ones in active addiction. They also discuss the role of support groups and self-care in the recovery process. The conversation concludes with a list of do's and don'ts for loving someone with addiction.

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