"Addictive drugs" refers to substances that can create strong cravings and a compulsive need to use them repeatedly. These substances can cause physical and mental dependence, making it difficult for a person to stop using them without experiencing withdrawal symptoms or the desire to continue using.
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- Others are suddenly having to go cold turkey off highly addictive drugs, like crack or heroin. (politics.co.uk)
- After two months of addictive drug use, researchers then took the isolated rats and put them in the fun, socially active cages. (functionalhealthnews.com)
- These are the same regions of the brain activated by addictive drugs and thought to lead to addiction. (scientificamerican.com)
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