Addiction touches us all. Whether it's a friend who can't quit smoking, a colleague afflicted with alcoholism, or a relative abusing prescription drugs, we all know someone who suffers from some form of addiction; we may even have an addiction ourselves. By some estimates, roughly one in four Americans might be considered addicts. On the other hand, many of us use substances such as alcohol recreationally, without suffering the physical or psychological symptoms of addiction. So what is the difference between drug use, abuse, and clinical addiction? What causes addictions? What happens when your brain is on drugs, and why do addicts behave the way they do?

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Great courses (DVD), Better living | Health & wellness

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HNK

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videorecording

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611.81

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RC533

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.P65 2015

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Lecturer: Thad A. Polk, University of Michigan

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360

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The great courses. Better living. Health & wellness

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live action

The addictive brain

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