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Addiction | What Factors Contribute to Addiction?

• Chapter 1 Preface

• Addiction Is A Disease

  by Eric Niiler

• Addiction Is Not A Disease

  by Sally L. Satel

• Marijuana Is A Gateway To Highly Addictive Drugs

  by Kevin J.Volpe

• Marijuana Is Not A Gateway To Highly Addictive Drugs

  by John Morgan and Lynn Zimmer

• Underage Drinking Increases The Risk of Alcoholism

  by Hazelden Foundation

• Underage Drinking Can Lower The Risk Of Alcoholism

  by Stanton Peele

• Chapter 1 Periodical Bibliography

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1. Introduction
2. What Factors Contribute to Addiction?
   1. Chapter 1 Preface
   2. Addiction Is A Disease
   3. Addiction Is Not A Disease
   4. Marijuana Is A Gateway To Highly Addictive Drugs
   5. Marijuana Is Not A Gateway To Highly Addictive Drugs
   6. Underage Drinking Increases The Risk of Alcoholism
   7. Underage Drinking Can Lower The Risk Of Alcoholism
   8. Chapter 1 Periodical Bibliography
3. Is Addiction a Serious Problem?
   1. Chapter 2 Preface
   2. Substance Abuse Among Teens Is Rising
   3. Substance Abuse Among Teens Is Not Rising
   4. Smoking Causes A Dangerous Nicotine Addiction
   5. Nicotine Is Not The Active Ingredient In Tobacco Smoke
   6. Compulsive Gambling Is A National Concern
   7. Compulsive Gambling Is Not A National Concern
   8. Alcoholism Is A Serious Problem
   9. The Dangers Of Alcohol Abuse Are Exaggerated
   10. Chapter 2 Periodical Bibliography
4. How Should Addiction Be Treated?
   1. Chapter 3 Preface
   2. Treatment Programs Help Addicts Recover
   3. Many Addicts Recover Without Treatment
   4. Problem Drinkers Can Learn Moderation
   5. Problem Drinkers Cannot Learn Moderation
   6. Methadone Is An Effective Treatment For Heroin Addiction
   7. Methadone Is Not An Effective Treatment For Heroin Addiction
   8. Heroin Addicts Should Have Supervised Access To Heroin
   9. Supplying Addicts With Heroin Is Dangerous
   10. Holistic Therapies Can Help Addicts Recover
   11. Chapter 3 Periodical Bibliography
5. How Should the Government Deal with Addiction?
   1. Chapter 4 Preface
   2. Legalizing Drugs Would Benefit Addicts And Society
   3. Legalizing Drugs Would Increase Addiction
   4. The Government Should Direct Its Resources Toward Law Enforcement
   5. The Government Should Direct Its Resources Toward Drug Treatment
   6. Increased Regulation Of Tobacco Products Would Reduce Teenage Smoking
   7. Increased Regulation of Tobacco Products Would Not Reduce Teenage Smoking
   8. Chapter 4 Periodical Bibliography
6. For Further Discussion
7. Organizations to Contact
8. Bibliography
9. Copyright

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