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WORDS TO UNDERSTAND

coherent: the state of being logical, consistent, and aware

euphoria: a feeling of intense excitement and happiness

hallucinogen: a drug, such as LSD, that causes a person to see and/or hear things that aren’t really there

relapse: a return to a drug or behavior after a period of nonuse

tolerance: a person’s diminished response to a drug or other substance after repeated use

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Helping Those with Addictions: Why It’s Needed WHAT’S AN ADDICTION?

When we hear the word “addiction,” it’s easy to picture a certain type of person. We may envision someone who is unable to hold a job, is homeless, and walks around smelling like alcohol. We may picture someone who is not coherent and struggles to make decisions that positively affect their well- being. While these people may indeed struggle from addiction, other addicts hide their problems well. Some people who are alcoholics hold high-paying jobs and are well respected in their communities. People struggling with an addiction to painkillers might easily be loving parents who recently went

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