Health: The Basics, The Mastering Health Edition (12th Edition)
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Author: Rebecca J. Donatelle
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Chapter 7, Problem 2PQ
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To discuss: The concept of process addiction and its example
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Addiction is a chronic and complex disease that affects the function of the human brain and results in serious damage to relationships, families, neighborhoods, and workplace.
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