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What Is Addiction

The Meaning of Addiction Has Changed -- Addiction is Not a Characteristic of Things

Stanton Peele | Posted 11.24.2012 | Healthy Living
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Virtually anything can be addictive for the "right" person at the "right" time -- one of stress or disorientation, when that experience holds out significant and powerful associations for the person, when the person is not inclined or able to be restrained.

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Could You Be A High-Functioning Addict?

Posted 02.03.2012 | Home
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By Kristen McGuiness At the bitter depth of Emily's drinking problem, she was married to a successful writer, raising a nine-year-old child and v...

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Addiction Is Brain Condition, Not Just Behavior Problem, Doctor Group Says

AP/Huffington Post | By LAURAN NEERGAARD | Posted 10.16.2011 | Healthy Living
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WASHINGTON (AP)-- Addiction isn't just about willpower. It's a chronic brain disease, says a new definition aimed at helping families and their doctor...

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