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Sticks & stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me. When talking about addiction, the truth of this age-old adage rings empty. In this article, find out why.

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Sticks & stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me. When talking about addiction, the truth of this age-old adage rings empty. In this article, find out why.

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