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- Discuss 2 neurological disorders and 2 cardiovascular problems associated with alcohol/substance abuse.
- What are the health risks associated with the disorder? Is there a cure? If yes, explain. If no, why not?
- State the name of each disorder, and discuss 2 ways in which the use of alcohol/substance leads to such disorders.

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Questions: Discuss 2 neurological disorders and 2 cardiovascular problems associated with alcohol/substance abuse. What are the health risks associated with the disorder? Is there a cure? If yes, explain. If no, why not? State the name of each disorder, and discuss 2 ways in which the use of alcohol/substance leads to such disorders.

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One neurological disorder that has been associated with causing people to abuse drugs is ...

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