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Chapter 1: What Factors Contribute to Addiction?

Chapter Preface

Addiction is a Disease

Addiction Is Not A Disease

Marijuana Is A Gateway To Highly Addictive Drugs

Marijuana Is Not A Gateway To Highly Addictive Drugs

Underage Drinking Increases The Risk Of Alcoholism

Underage Drinking Can Lower The Risk Of Alcoholism

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Chapter 2: Is Addiction A Serious Problem?

Chapter Preface

Substance Abuse Among Teens Is Rising

Substance Abuse Among Teens Is Not Rising

Smoking Causes A Dangerous Nicotine Addiction

Nicotine Is Not The Active Ingredient In Tobacco Smoke

Compulsive Gambling is a National Concern

Compulsive Gambling is not a National Concern

Alcoholism Is A Serious Problem

The Dangers of Drug Abuse Are Exaggerated

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Chapter 3: How Should Addiction Be Treated?

Chapter Preface

Treatment Programs Help Addicts Recover

Many Addicts Recover Without Treatment

Problem Drinkers Can Learn Moderation

Problem Drinkers Cannot Learn Moderation

Methadoneisan Effective Treatment For Heroin Addiction

Methadone Is Not An Effective Treatment For Heroin Addiction

Heroin Addicts Should Have Supervised Access To Heroin

Supplying Addicts With Heroin Is Dangerous

Holistic Therapies Can Help Addicts Recover

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Chapter 4: How Should The Government Deal With Addiction?

Chapter Preface

Legalizing Drugs Would Benefit Addicts And Society

Legalizing Drugs Would Increase Addiction

The Government Should Direct Its Resources Toward Law Enforcement

The Government Should Direct Its Resources Toward Drug Treatment

Increased Regulation Of Tobacco Products Would Reduce Teenage Smoking

Increased Regulation Of Tobacco Products Would Not Reduce Teenage Smoking

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