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Old 06-30-2009, 08:59 AM   #42 (permalink)
matt B
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Originally Posted by Cretaceous Bob View Post
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.
dr drew believes all addictions are chemical- even less concrete addictions release chemicals in the brain
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