Originally Posted by Spence7471

nitabug0107,

Generally we as codependents want to be helpful in whatever way we can... our time, resources, home, etc to others in need... but an addict sees that as an opportunity to take advantage of, steal, abuse, etc.... Do they truly mean to do those things, probably not, but the disease of addiction is one that drives them to do completely irrational and illogical things that any sane person would not.