Some Have Proposed That Alcoholism Is Not a Specific Trait

question 9

Essay

Some have proposed that alcoholism is not a specific trait but only one manifestation of a trait called "addictive personality" that would include other drug addictions and habits. What have you learned about alcoholism that would make this proposal seem reasonable? How could research on alcoholism be changed to test this hypothesis?

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Recognized Gain

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The original value or cost of an asset or investment for tax purposes, crucial for calculating gain or loss on disposition.

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