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Truths about Eating Disorders

Dr. Bertha Tavarez, Clinical Director at Clementine South Miami, talks about some truths about eating disorders: eating disorders are not choices, increased risk for both suicide & medical complications, genes & environment play important roles and full recovery is possible. The expert says she works with adolescents and they may have moments of relapse, but she believes that recovery is 100% possible with a lot of care.

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