Lesson 1: Addiction is Learned - Slide 7

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Peers And "Heroes" Influence Us

  • Not only do peers provide information, they influence our moment to moment choices and have a high degree of power over us because we want to belong and have their approval
  • Peers exert pressure on our choices when we are young and in school and as adults in university and the workplace
  • Big influencers are people who are partners in intimate, couple relationships

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