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102. The Science of Addiction

Addiction comes in many forms - from drugs to alcohol to gambling - but what is it that drives us to become addicted? Is there something built into us that makes us vulnerable to the draw of these patterns of behaviour? And what can be done to break...

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08.00 5 Jan 2023


102. The Science of Addiction



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08.00 5 Jan 2023


Addiction comes in many forms - from drugs to alcohol to gambling - but what is it that drives us to become addicted? Is there something built into us that makes us vulnerable to the draw of these patterns of behaviour? And what can be done to break the cycle?


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