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What is meant by 'Drug Addict'?

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== == A "drug addict" is someone with a physical or psychological need to use or consume chemical substances. The human body is easily conditioned by repeated use of a substance (eaten, injected or inhaled) to seek out the same experience repeatedly. There are two drawbacks to this * the body may build a tolerance for the substance, diminishing its effect and requiring larger amounts to provide the same result * the body may become accustomed to the physical effect, so that "withdrawal" or ceasing its use can create negative and unpleasant bodily responses In any event, drugs with powerful physiological effects can be expensive or illegal, forcing the user to obtain the drugs or money through criminal activity. The drugs are usually physically debilitating after prolonged use, damaging the liver and other organs.

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