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What is the Difference Between an 'Addiction', a 'Compulsion' and an 'Obsession'?

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What is the Difference Between an 'Addiction', a 'Compulsion' and an 'Obsession'?
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RE: What is the Difference Between an 'Addiction', a 'Compulsion' and an 'Obsession'?
May 15, 2009 at 10:01 pm
An addiction is traditionally defined as something with a physiological cause of dependence. That means it actually is used in the body's function. Attempts to stop ingesting the substance causing the addiction can result in withdrawal symptoms.
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RE: What is the Difference Between an 'Addiction', a 'Compulsion' and an 'Obsession'? - by lrh9 - May 15, 2009 at 10:01 pm

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