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substance abuse
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maladaptive pattern of substance use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress
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self-stimulation of the brain
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behavior that is reinforced by direct electrical stimulation of a brain area
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alcohol dependence
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the inability to quit drinking or to limit intake of alcohol in spite of strong intentions to do so
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acetaldehyde
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toxic substance produced by the metabolism of alcohol
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acetic acid
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chemical substance that the body uses as a source of energy
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Antabuse
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a drug that helps people break an alcohol habit by impairing their ability to convert acetaldehyde to acetic acid
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