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j.rubin

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How would you recognize it if a friend or family member displayed an addictive behavior? Provide information from the chapter to support your response.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Psychological dependence, which involves feelings of well-being or euphoria, is completely separate from physiological dependence on a substance.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: An addicted person displays symptoms that include compulsion or excessive preoccupation with a particular behavior and an overwhelming need to perform it; a loss of control; negative consequences such as physical damage, legal trouble, financial problems, or academic failure; and denial or an inability to perceive that the behavior is self-destructive.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: FALSE




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Reply 2 on: Jul 12, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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