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The most destructive habits are called addictions. Habits are formed by repeated pa
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The addictions that get in the news involve illegal drugs, creating nerve networks in the br rain. These work
alcohol, and tobacco, but people can also become like the simple programs used in an appliance like a
addicted to things like sugary foods and chocolate. washing machine—once it is turn
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If they keep eating them, they can get sick, but despite runs by itself. So when you start b
brushing your teeth,
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this, they just can’t stop—they are stuck with a bad habit. the habit program takes over to c complete the job.
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