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

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asked Jan 15 in Psychology by FlorentinaKe (350 points)

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answered Jan 15 by BettinaChirn (480 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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