addiction? disease or state of mind?

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R.J. asked:


just wanted to know some views on people addicted to a drug, or alcohol…do you think its a disease, a state of mind……can people be addicted to things out of the category of drugs…….like other people, or food…..just wondering what people think

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Should drug addiction/drug use be defined as a crime or disease?

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Nick P asked:


I would like to know how people feel about this issue because I have a member of the family that is suffering. Thank You

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2009
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What addiction did the surgeon general officially define as a “chronic disease” on June 27, 2000?

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Natalie G asked:


Radio Trivia, thought it was tobacco or alcoholism but that doesn’t seem to work. Any other thoughts?

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2009
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Heroin addiction a disease?

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K V asked:


Recently the AMA has been entertaining the idea that heroin addiction is a disease. I am not sure if I am even surprised, given the medical precedence of labeling alcoholism as a disease.
What do you think

should heroin addiction be considered a disease, just like alcoholism?

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My twenty year old son does’nt believe the “addiction is a disease” concept. What do I tell him.

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alice g asked:


I am 20 months in recovery. I don’t think he will ever forgive me for leaving him 10 years ago. I know he does’nt have to, but he is in pain. He thinks I did’nt want him, but I was very, very sick. Please, no mean thoughtless answers

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Do You think addiction is a Choice or a Disease?

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Assmist asked:


Do twelve step programs really work or are they just cults that force religion on you?
TWELVE STEP’S TO THE LIQUOR STORE.
Choice or Disease?

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Is gambling an addiction or disease?

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martman asked:


I recently stumbled upon a blog site (http://www.gamblinganon.blogspot.com), and the blogger claims that gambling is an addiction and not a disease so anyone can quit. I was always taught that my gambling addiction was caused by chemical mix ups in my brain making me more impulsive?

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2009
07/30
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Drug / Alcohol addiction: A true disease, a disease of choice, or not a disease?

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Dr. Mike asked:


Please don’t just answer with one of the three, but back up your answer. Thanks.
TROJANHORSE11: Thank you for your wonderful answer! You’re an amazing plethora pf knowledge.
One reason I posted this is because when I lecture (teach) this topic in Pharmacology, this is one of the written assignments my students have to research and answer.
I like your answers so far…Keep them coming!
BTW, alcohol IS a drug!

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If addiction is considered a disease?

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Anjel asked:


1) is “Pedophilia” consider a disease too?
2) Is it true that there is no cure (like alcohol and drugs) but a program that will allow them recovery?
3) Do they really recover or will they always be a threat?
Here is the big question….
4) Can YOU ever forgive a pedophile?

God forgive me, but I can’t! How wrong is that?

I would like honest opinions because I haven’t been able to forgive my uncle (the pastor) and this has been bothering me for years. I would like “Christians” answers mostly, but will happly take any honest answers.
Jonjon

thanks for the honesty-I would never look at you or any other “gay” person as a pedophile! but unfortunately some people would.

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2009
07/29
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Addiction is Not a disease. Disease is a cop out. People want to feel good and from time to time?

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DynodiKk asked:


escape the reality of a cruel world. Is this true? no matter what your thing is.
Addiction is not a disease. Disease is a virus or bacteria that invades the body. the addiction thing as a diseaase is bullshit
and to the top contributor that is on fentanyl patches. yes you are a junkie, when the final days of the month come in, what are you thinking about? getting your script filled, if your a little sore, what do you think about, more pain killers. we are junkies man!

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2009
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