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Science views addiction as a chronic brain disease. It is not a failure of willpower or bad character. Drugs physically change the shape and chemistry of brain cells. These changes last long after the drug leaves the body, making relapse a constant biological threat.
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Supporting arguments
- Brain scans show clear physical damage in users.
- Dopamine pathways are hijacked, altering survival instincts.
- Genetics account for about half of a person's risk of addiction.
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