Health: The Basics (13th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134709680
Author: Rebecca J. Donatelle
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8, 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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