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What happens in a residential eating disorder clinic?

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Recovery: Eating disorders can be deadly. Studies have shown, repeatedly in fact, that the longer the residential treatment the better the prognosis. Of course, no one treatment works for everyone. Then, outpatient treatment is essential once the residential is over. Some may need several bouts if residential treatment, especially in severe cases.

Answered 9/4/2012

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You live there: Residential treatment just means you live at the treatment center without your family.

Answered 5/4/2016

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