Since I've been reading here I have applied an addict label to any of my potential stressors.
Son is a drug addict.
Adult Niece 1 is addicted to laziness
Adult Niece 2 is addicted to immaturity
Mom is addicted to enabling.
Some people have daughters addicted to a-holes.
When dealing with any of them, I use my codie training the best I can and apply it the same for all of them.
Can't help those who won't help themselves.