Enabling is doing something for someone that they can reasonably do for themselves. Originally, enabling referred specifically to doing something for an alcoholic or addict (such as loaning him money, excusing his aggression, or driving him to work becaus

Enabling addiction involves lessening—or removing entirely—the consequences of an addict’s behavior, often unintentionally, in an attempt to help them.

Enabling is a common practice among loved ones who have an addict or alcoholic in their life. This leads to codependent relationships. If someone you care about has a substance abuse problem, you must take the bold and courageous step to set healthy bound