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Can someone be addicted to someone else?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Absolutely: Some people mistake addiction for love.

Answered 10/24/2017

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Caution: While there are 12-step programs such as love and sex addicts anonymous, many find that what is perceived as an "addiction" to a person may be a sign of co-dependency or a personality disorder such as dependent personality disorder based on the impact it has on one's life. Helen fisher from rutger's has done great neuro research on lust, love and romance which you may find interesting.

Answered 10/4/2016

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