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People in a close relationship with an addict often develop unhealthy coping mechanisms to continue the relationship.
 
  The nonaddict experiences a stress-induced preoccupation with the addicted person's life that may lead to extreme dependence and excessive concern with the addict. This describes: 1. Obsession with the addicted
  2. Codependency
  3. Enabling
  4. Addiction

Question 2

The organization that grew out of the United Nations and whose goal is to attain the highest possible level of health for all persons is the:
 
  1. Economic and Social Council
  2. World Health Organization
  3. Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
  4. World Health Assembly (WHA)



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Answer to Question 1

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Codependency occurs when a person in a close relationship with an addict develops unhealthy coping mechanisms to continue the relationship.

Answer to Question 2

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The WHO grew out of the UN with the goal of attaining the highest possible level of health for all persons. The WHO is connected to the UN through the Economic and Social Council, PAHO is the WHO office of the Americas, and the WHA is the policy-making body of the WHO.



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