Addiction

Addictions occur, because the brains reward system is misguided. In time, this leads to an uncontrollable craving for a state of euphoria or satisfaction. Addictions can be associated with drugs such as alcohol, nicotine, cannabis or medicines, but these are not the only type of addictions.

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