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The Four Principles of Addiction

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Dr. Hooshmand and I have written an article regarding The Four Principles of Addiction.

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THE FOUR PRINCIPLES OF ADDICTION

H. Hooshmand, M.D. and Eric M. Phillips

Neurological Associates Pain Management Center

Vero Beach, FL



Abstract. Addiction is a hindrance in the long term treatment of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) because addiction in itself aggravates CRPS, causes stress in the sympathetic nervous system resulting in more severe sympathetic dysfunction, and results in perpetual presence of rebound (withdrawal) pain.

Descriptors. addiction, competition, destruction, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), rebound phenomenon, tolerance, withdrawal pain.

We hope  that this article will be helpful to you.

All our best!

Dr. H. Hooshmand and Eric Phillips

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