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    "In the Shadow of Drug Addiction": 1, #1
    "In the Shadow of Drug Addiction": 1, #1
    "In the Shadow of Drug Addiction": 1, #1
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    "In the Shadow of Drug Addiction": 1, #1

    By GERCI ANTONIO RUIZ SANCHEZ

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    Discover the dark reality of addiction and how this destructive disease continues to claim lives. Explore prevention and treatment strategies, but also confront the harsh truth that addiction has become an relentless epidemic. Immerse yourself in heart-wrenching stories of shattered families and communities consumed by pain and despair. Feel the urgent call to action to break the cycle of addiction and work together towards a future where hope triumphs over despair.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGERCI ANTONIO RUIZ SANCHEZ
    Release dateJun 2, 2023
    ISBN9798223983200
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      "In the Shadow of Drug Addiction" - GERCI ANTONIO RUIZ SANCHEZ

      INTRODUCTION

      In the depths of our society lies a terrifying and complex reality that affects individuals, families, and entire communities: drug addiction. It is a problem that transcends geographical, cultural, and economic barriers, leaving a trail of destruction and suffering in its wake. This book, In the Shadow of Drug Addiction: Tracing the Steps of Addiction, boldly delves into this dark and disturbing world to shed light on its causes, consequences, and possible paths to recovery.

      Drug addiction is much more than a simple choice or lack of willpower. It is a chronic and recurring brain disease that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. It does not discriminate based on gender, age, or socioeconomic status. From young individuals in their early encounters with substances to adults trapped in an addictive cycle, everyone is subject to the destructive power of drugs.

      In this book, I invite you to embark on a deep and enlightening journey. We will immerse ourselves in the roots of addiction, exploring the various causes that drive it. From genetic and biological factors that may predispose a person to dependence to social and environmental influences that act as catalysts, we will

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