Health: The Basics (13th Edition)
Health: The Basics (13th Edition)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780134709680
Author: Rebecca J. Donatelle
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8, Problem 4TAI
Summary Introduction

To discuss: The way of drugs work and interaction with brain chemistry

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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.

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