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I'm currently not addicted to drugs but i have great potential to be. i come from an extended fam of addicts. should i see an addiction specialist?
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DON'T USE: By all means see addiction specialist. And don't/never use anything addictive. The pleasure centers in your brain may be ultra sensitive and unable to quit wanting more.
Answered 4/16/2016
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