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Key takeaways for Chapter 8
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Drug addiction is a chronic disease characterized by compulsive, difficult to control drug seeking despite harmful consequences.
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The pleasurable “high” along with changes in the brain can lead to drug dependence and addiction.
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Tolerance to a drug leads to increase use of the drug.
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Withdrawal symptoms can be a sign of drug dependence.
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No single factor can predict whether a person will become addicted to drugs.
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Drug addiction is treatable and can be successfully managed.
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Prevention is key. Teachers, parents, and health care providers have crucial roles in educating young people and preventing drug use and addiction.