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Old 06-30-2009, 08:54 AM   #41 (permalink)
Cretaceous Bob
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Originally Posted by John Galt View Post
There is a huge diffence however, between bonafide chemical dependance on any chemical (not excepting caffine or nicotine) and problems with impulse control.
I think even medically alcoholism is defined as an addiction, which isn't necessarily a chemical dependence. Addiction is simply persisting to do something despite its negative impact on your life, which is something a lack of impulse control can do.
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