A pattern of personality characteristics and behaviors related to addictive/dependent behaviors that lead to dysfunctional interactions with other people is known as:

A. recidivism Refers to relapse or repeated criminal behavior, not personality patterns in relationships. B. dependence This refers to the person using the substance, not those affected by it. C. co-dependency Co-dependency is a pattern where an individual enables another’s addiction or dysfunctional behavior, often losing their own identity in the process. D. intoxication This is the acute effect of substance use, not a relational behavior pattern.