A school nurse is preparing a presentation for school faculty and staff on substance use disorders and addiction. How will the nurse explain behavior observed in the addictive process?

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3. Addiction and substance abuse were previously thought to be caused by behaviors only. However, research has shown that changes in neurochemistry are the basis for the behavior observed in the addictive process. Behavior and cognitive disorders, as well as emotional states, do not result in behavior observed in the addictive process.

A School Nurse Is Preparing a Presentation for School Faculty