The addiction to unhealthy relationships has been linked to addiction
to drugs or alcohol and to codependency and has resulted in treatment
that is pertinent to addiction. This study of 52 women "who love too
much" found no such link, although it confirmed that low self-esteem
and depression are problems for such women. The authors present
alternative approaches to treating such women that deal with deficits
in their families of origin and with improving their relationships.
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