Definition: A relational pattern in which a person attempts to derive a sense of purpose through relationships with others.
"dependency" is not restricted to substance dependence: can apply to family or workplace; DF: CODEPENDENCY
See AlsoSubstance-Related Disorders
Other names Co-Dependency (Psychology); Dependency, Co (Psychology); Dependencies, Co (Psychology); Dependences, Co (Psychology); Dependence, Co (Psychology); Codependencies (Psychology); Co-Dependencies (Psychology); Co-Dependences (Psychology); Co Dependencies (Psychology); Co Dependences (Psychology); Codependency; Codependence; Co-Dependence (Psychology); Co Dependency (Psychology); Co Dependence (Psychology)