What is addiction?

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Addiction Treatment Loss of Control Over Substance Use • Using more of the substance than intended • Difficulty reducing substance use • Significant time spent obtaining, using, or recovering from substance • Having cravings: strong desire to use substance Social / Occupational Problems • Not fulfilling major obligations at work, school, or home • Social problems caused by continued use of substance • Decreasing or giving up important social or occupational activities