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How To Know And Help A Drug Addict
By Steven Westphal
What is drug addiction?
Drug addiction is a brain disease affecting the emotions and behavior. It is distinguished by drug craving, seeking, and use. A person addicted to drugs will persist even in the face of extremely negative consequences. Drug-seeking may become compulsive in large part as a result of the effects of prolonged drug use on brain functioning and, thus, on behavior.
How quickly can drug adiction happen?
There is no easy answer to this. How quickly a person becomes addicted to a drug depends on many factors including the biology of your body. All drugs are potentially harmful and may have life-threatening consequences associated with their abuse. There are...
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