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Addiction and Stress: Coping Mechanisms and Triggers
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What is addiction?
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A chronic, relapsing brain disease characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite negative consequences.
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Addiction is a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite negative consequences. It is a complex disorder that involves the brain's reward system, as well as genetic, environmental, and psychological factors.