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A man struggles with addiction.

Addiction is a chronic, compulsive dependence on either a behavior or a substance. It is typically a destructive or degenerative force that can render a person incapable of controlling themselves.

With proper treatment, a person can overcome his or her addiction.

 

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Could Internet Addiction Disrupt Brain's Connections?

Could Internet Addiction Disrupt Brain's Connections?

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 11 (HealthDay News) -- A small Chinese study suggests that the brains of teenagers who are seemingly addicted to the Internet have abnormal "white matter," the biological insulation t...

 
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