Codependents Are Self-Serving Individuals Who Seek to Control Addicts and Other

question 12

True/False

Codependents are self-serving individuals who seek to control addicts and other family members.

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Definitions:

Teratogens

Agents or factors that cause malformation of an embryo or fetus, such as certain drugs, chemicals, or infections.

Vulnerable Period

A timeframe during which an individual or system is more susceptible to damage or harm due to exposure to stresses or adverse conditions.

Congenital

Present at birth; resulting from the prenatal environment.

Prenatal Environment

The set of environmental factors, including nutrition, stress, maternal health, and external toxins, that influence the fetus during pregnancy.