A person with an addiction uses a substance, or engages in a behavior, for which the rewarding effects provide a compelling incentive to repeat the activity, despite detrimental consequences.

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December 19, 2024 • For its seventh year, our national podcasting competition will invite students from all around the country, in grades four through 12, to bring us their best audio stories.