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addictive and adversely affect the body systems
"Alcohol overdose causes even more severe depressant effects (inability to feel pain, toxicity where the body vomits the poi- son, and finally unconsciousness or, worse, coma or death". These things are addictive because of the nicotine in them. Tobacco It elevates heart
rate and blood pres-sure, constricts blood vessels, irritates lung
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treatment options
Medications
"Medications can be used to help with different aspects of the treatment process."
Behavioral Treatments
"Behavioral treatments help patients engage in the treatment process, modify their attitudes and behaviors related to drug abuse, and increase healthy life skills."
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my story
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