Health: The Basics, The Mastering Health Edition (12th Edition)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134183268
Author: Rebecca J. Donatelle
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 7, Problem 9PQ
Summary Introduction
To discuss: The drug addiction treatment programs
Introduction:
Drug 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.
Drug treatment programs help addicted individual to stop compulsive drug use based on the severity of abuse.
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Health: The Basics, The Mastering Health Edition (12th Edition)
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