Addiction
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'''Addiction''' is a chronic or recurrent condition proposed to be precipitated by one or more of the following: [[genetics|genetic]], [[biology|biological]]/[[pharmacology|pharmacological]] and [[sociology|social]] factors. Addiction is characterized by the [[compulsive]] use of [[substance]]s or engagement of [[behavior]]s despite clear evidence to the user of consequent [[morbidity]] and/or other harmful effects. | '''Addiction''' is a chronic or recurrent condition proposed to be precipitated by one or more of the following: [[genetics|genetic]], [[biology|biological]]/[[pharmacology|pharmacological]] and [[sociology|social]] factors. Addiction is characterized by the [[compulsive]] use of [[substance]]s or engagement of [[behavior]]s despite clear evidence to the user of consequent [[morbidity]] and/or other harmful effects. | ||
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Addiction is a chronic or recurrent condition proposed to be precipitated by one or more of the following: genetic, biological/pharmacological and social factors. Addiction is characterized by the compulsive use of substances or engagement of behaviors despite clear evidence to the user of consequent morbidity and/or other harmful effects.
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