How Does a Drug Addiction Study Contribute to Psychology?

Question by stephie: How does a drug addiction study contribute to psychology?
How does a drug addiction study contribute to the field of psychology?

Best answer:

Answer by Magnus Dahl
it chang’es you

it does something to you.

Answer by Beachlover
Psychology is defined as study of the mind. Addiction is very much related to the mind. It affects individuals, families, and communities. Studies on addiction will improve treatment and understanding. That’s the goal of any psychological study.

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