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Relative deprivation occurs when pockets of extreme poverty are socially and physically isolated from the rest of society.
Addiction
A complex condition, a brain disorder marked by compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli despite adverse consequences.
Prohibition Years
The period from 1920 to 1933 in the United States when the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages were legally prohibited.
Alcoholism
A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol, often leading to a range of physical, psychological, and social problems.
Drug Addiction
A chronic disease characterized by compulsive, or uncontrollable, drug seeking and use despite harmful consequences and changes in the brain, which can be long-lasting.
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