ann cause and effect is a simple system and formula. Take the fact that alcoholic/addict uses (the cause). The addict/alcoholic high/or drunk--the loved ones are affected by this (the effect). The consequences for addict/alcoholic are ongoing and obvious until recovery or death which ever comes first. The co-dependent remains in denial trying to save the addict/alcoholic and causes his or herself great emotional, psychological and sometimes physical pain (the consequences). Is this clearer now?
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