Discuss Current Approaches to the Mechanisms of Addiction and Concerns

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Essay

Discuss current approaches to the mechanisms of addiction and concerns over the drug self-administration paradigm.

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Definitions:

Cacti

Desert plants known for their ability to store water, typically having thickened, fleshy parts adapted to conserve water and covered with spines for protection.

Plankton

Freshwater and marine organisms that are suspended on or near the surface of the water; includes phytoplankton and zooplankton.

Microscopic Organisms

Tiny living organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and some algae and fungi, that can only be seen with the aid of a microscope.

Freshwater

Water containing minimal amounts of dissolved salts, found in rivers, lakes, and streams.