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60 Minutes has done several videos on addiction in the past and a quick search on their website can be very informative regarding the various types of addictions, brain chemistry, and recovery. But the latest video highlighting the work of Dr. Nora Volkow who is the head of the National Institute on Drug Abuse is by far one of my favorites. In a little over 13 minutes she explains in non-scientific language how a person becomes addicted and how difficult it is to overcome addiction. If you are an addict or you love an addict, please take the time to watch this important video. By the end you will have a better understanding of the impact of addiction in their life and others.
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7406968n
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