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addiction
A primary, chronic, neurobiologic disease, with genetic, psychosocial, and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations. It is characterized by behaviors that include one or more of the following five Cs: chronicity, impaired control over drug use, compulsive use, continued use despite harm, and craving.
- Μέρος του λόγου: noun
- Κλάδος/Τομέας: Υγεία
- Category: Pharmacy
- Company: McGraw-Hill
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