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  2. Causes of Addiction | Psychology Today

    www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/addiction/...

    Among the many factors that have been shown to influence the development of an addiction are feelings about oneself, emotional state, quality of family relationships, social ties, community ...

  3. Addiction is a chronic dysfunction of the brain system that involves reward, motivation, and memory. It’s about the way your body craves a substance or behavior, especially if it causes a compulsive or obsessive pursuit of “reward” and lack of concern over consequences. Learn about the types, signs, causes, stages, complications, treatment, and support for addiction.

  4. Addicted Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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    Learn the meaning of addicted as an adjective, with synonyms, example sentences, and word history. Find out how to use addicted to describe a compulsive, chronic, or strong inclination to something.

  5. Addiction: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms, Types & Treatment

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    Addiction is a chronic condition that involves compulsive seeking and taking of a substance or performing of an activity despite negative or harmful consequences. It can impact your health, relationships and quality of life. Learn about the types of addiction (substance and non-substance), the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment options from Cleveland Clinic.

  6. Drug addiction (substance use disorder) - Symptoms and causes

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    Drug addiction is a disease that affects the brain and behavior and makes it hard to stop using a drug. Learn about the signs, risk factors and options for treatment from Mayo Clinic experts.

  7. Signs and Symptoms of Addiction | Psychology Today

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    Learn how to recognize the behavioral, psychological and physical signs of addiction, and how it affects the brain and the life of the addicted person. Find out the difference between addiction and substance use disorder, and the risks of various drugs and behaviors.

  8. Addiction: Definition, Symptoms, Traits, Causes, Treatment

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    Addiction is a complex, chronic brain condition influenced by genes and the environment that is characterized by substance use or compulsive actions that continue despite harmful consequences. Learn about the types, symptoms, diagnosis, causes, and treatment of addiction from Verywell Mind.

  9. Addiction - Symptoms, Treatment, and More - Verywell Mind

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    Addiction is a disorder characterized by the compulsive use of a rewarding substance or activity despite experiencing adverse consequences. It can be influenced by genes and environment, and it is often considered a brain disease. Learn about the symptoms, causes, treatment, and types of addiction, as well as how to cope with it and prevent relapse.