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Why do we get addicted

Why do we get addicted

While it is easy to understand if someone is addicted to something, it is hard to identify the reason behind such addictions. People get addicted to things they might not even like. Things like tobacco or alcohol which might not taste good to the person consuming it, but they can't live without having it.

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