Codependency - The Mother of All Addiction - Social Worker/Therapist Alison Maxfield

A codependent relationship is a dysfunctional relationship where one person takes care of the other person who tends to take advantage of the situation.  Codependent relationships are extremely common among people with substance abuse issues. Social worker and therapist Alison Maxfield discusses how to recognize the signs of codependency, what to do if you are in a co-dependent relationship, and how to avoid codependency in this frank conversation.