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In this episode, Dr. Jacques de Broekert discusses the unexpected relapse trigger of old using friends and the importance of setting clear boundaries.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Doc Shock: Your Addiction Lifeguard, we talk about the relapse trigger nobody expects: the people who come strolling back in with a smile, a memory, and an invitation—“the enemy in the parking lot.” Doc breaks down why old using friends can time-travel you right back into the danger zone, and how clear, no-drama boundaries (block, delete, move on) are sometimes the most compassionate way to choose your life. Support the show

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Host: Dr. Jacques de Broekert

Topics covered

• relapse triggers
• addiction recovery
• boundaries
• old friends
• mental health

Keywords

• relapse
• addiction
• boundaries
• mental health
• recovery
• friendship
• triggers

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