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The Definition of Addiction and a Non-Traditional Approach to Medicine
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33:38 - 38:58 (05:20)

Dr. Gabor Maté discusses his definition of addiction as any behavior that a person enjoys, finds relief in, and craves in the short term but suffers negative consequences in the long term and doesn't give up despite the negative consequences. He also shares his non-traditional approach to medicine and how it led him to a career working with addicted populations.

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