Have you ever been emotionally blackmailed or manipulated? Felt like your feelings have been taken hostage? Learn how to set boundaries to protect yourself and preserve your identity against emotional blackmail and manipulation.
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Recovery Direct was recently asked to provide some insights into “Bigorexia” or muscle dysmorphia as a type of obsessive-compulsive disorder most frequently found in men that become obsessed with the “getting bigger”. Here are the questions posed to us around “Bigorexia” along with the answers that may provide better insights into the condition. What kind…
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As a group therapy facilitator in a recovery center, you’ve seen firsthand the struggle individuals face when dealing with addiction. E-cigarettes have emerged as a controversial topic in the recovery community, and you may be wondering: are they a gateway to smoking or a path to recovery? In the global discourse, e-cigarettes have been hailed…
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