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What is addictive behavior? Name any two frequently abused substances and describe their consequences.

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  • Addictive behaviour involves excessive intake of high calorie food resulting in extreme obesity or involving the abuse of substances such as alcohol or cocaine. 
  • Disorders relating to maladaptive behaviours resulting from regular and consistent use of the substance involved are included under substance related and addictive disorders 
  • These alter the way people think, feel and behave.

Frequently abused substances :

  • Alcohol 
  • Heroin 
  • Cocaine

explanation of consequences 

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