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Drug addiction is not related to normal behavior. You become irritable with friends and family. You have problems with remembering things, and problems on the job. Also you have an overwhelming desire for the next drink or drug. And if you suddenly stop the drug, you will go through unpleasant psychological and psychical withdrawal. An addictive person will feel normal when they get the next "fix".

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