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What is Addiction?


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What is addiction? How do you define it? Listen in to this opiate recovery support group as they discuss Howard Wetsman's definition in his book Questions and Answers on Addiction. 


Discussion Guide:


What is meant by the following?


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Addiction is primary

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Addiction is brain based

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Addiction is largely genetic

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Addiction is a behavioral illness

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Addiction is chronic

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Addiction is progressive

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Addiction is incurable

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Addiction is terminal, in most cases



Supplemental Reading:


Howard Wetsman, Questions and Answers on Addiction


 
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