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How does replacement therapy help me break an addiction?

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How does replacement therapy help me break an addiction?

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Replacement therapy can help break an addiction by replacing the element you are addicted to with a healthier one. Mike Dow, PsyD, explains replacement therapy and how it can help you kick an addiction successfully.

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