Codependency Assessment

A 2-minute self-check for the family member.

Built around the patterns we see most often in families dealing with addiction or mental health crises. Anonymous, no email required, no judgment.

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Why This Matters

Codependency is one of the strongest predictors of whether recovery takes hold

Families that break codependent patterns before and during treatment see dramatically better outcomes. This assessment helps you understand where you stand — honestly and without judgment.

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Takes 2 minutes
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Understanding Your Results

What codependency actually looks like in a family

Codependency is not a character flaw. It is a learned response to living with someone whose behaviour is unpredictable and distressing. Families develop enabling patterns — covering for the person, absorbing their consequences, adjusting entire household routines around their moods — as a form of protective love. The problem is that these patterns, however well-intentioned, remove the natural pressure that often motivates someone to accept help.

The research on addiction treatment is clear: when family members reduce enabling behaviour and establish consistent boundaries, treatment outcomes improve significantly. That does not mean withdrawing love or support. It means redirecting that energy in ways that help rather than protect the addiction. Our interventionists work with families before, during, and after the intervention to reshape these patterns — because that work is just as important as getting your loved one through the door of a treatment facility.

Self-Assessment

Are you in a codependent dynamic?

Codependency is one of the strongest predictors of whether an intervention — and a loved one's recovery — will actually take. This 10-question assessment gives you an honest read on the patterns running quietly underneath your family system.

0 of 10 answered
Question 1

I have trouble saying no to my loved one, even when their request is unreasonable.

Question 2

I feel responsible for my loved one's choices, mood, or wellbeing.

Question 3

I have lent money, paid bills, or covered consequences for my loved one's actions.

Question 4

I find it difficult to focus on my own needs, hobbies, or relationships because of what my loved one is going through.

Question 5

I avoid conflict with my loved one, even when something needs to be said.

Question 6

I feel anxious or guilty when I try to put boundaries in place.

Question 7

I have made excuses for my loved one's behaviour to family, friends, or employers.

Question 8

I feel that no one else can support my loved one the way I do.

Question 9

I have lost touch with what I want or need outside of caring for my loved one.

Question 10

I feel that if I stop helping, my loved one will spiral or be in serious danger.

Answer all 10 questions to see your result.

You Don’t Have to Do This Alone

Want to talk through what you discovered?

Our interventionists work with families every day on exactly these patterns. Your first call is free, confidential, and judgment-free.

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