Where does the opponent-process theory suggest addiction comes from?

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asked Jan 15 in Psychology by AnjaAbt20068 (2.0k points)

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answered Jan 15 by Maura45O7086 (2.5k points)

The opponent-process theory suggests that addiction comes from the body's attempt to counteract the effects of the drug and maintain homeostasis.

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