I'll admit that I have warmed up to the concept that "addictions" can be a disease.
Decades ago when the idea was 1st presented to me I said the equivalent of "hogwash."
After seeing a lot more evidence and better nuanced arguments - I'll admit that they may actually be onto something with that concept. Not necessary in all addiction cases (example heroin is highly addictive to everyone even in small doses - especially if given sequentially a day or so apart).
But other things like Alcohol is not normally addictive for most people... unless "something" is wrong. I now believe that its highly plausible that that "something" could legitimately be considered a disease.
I really need help with my drinking?
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Of course it’s a problem. But it’s not a “disease”.
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I'll admit that I have warmed up to the concept that "addictions" can be a disease.
Decades ago when the idea was 1st presented to me I said the equivalent of "hogwash."
After seeing a lot more evidence and better nuanced arguments - I'll admit that they may actually be onto something with that concept. Not necessary in all addiction cases (example heroin is highly addictive to everyone even in small doses - especially if given sequentially a day or so apart).
But other things like Alcohol is not normally addictive for most people... unless "something" is wrong. I now believe that its highly plausible that that "something" could legitimately be considered a disease.
There's a whole chapter in their Alcoholics Anonymous book called We Agnostics.