Addiction doesn't discriminate? Wrong


	Addiction doesn't discriminate? Wrong

Tri-City Psychology

9-3-2008 12:57 AM

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addictio, drug abuse, drug addiction

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9-3-2008 2:01 AM

JanyRegina

Addiction is soul destroying. I see it as a dual diagnosis disorder. Depression that doesn't respond to standard medicines takes one's life away.

9-3-2008 6:48 AM

arthurahmed56

health on first place

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