Chapter 10. Substance Use and Addiction

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Video Clips

- The Disease Concept of Alcoholism
  Lisa Fredriksen presents the scientific basis for categorizing alcoholism as a disease.

- E-cigarettes and Health
  What are the risks of using electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes)—are they safe?

- Gambling Addiction
  How the gaming industry takes advantage of psychology and technology to make money, and in effect, increase the addictive qualities of gambling.

Audio Clips

- Betty Ford, Hazelden, and Lifelong Recovery
  Medical research is becoming more and more supportive of treating addiction as a condition that requires lifelong care.

- A Network of Help
  In Vermont, a concerted effort has been underway to streamline care for pregnant women addicted to opiates.