This disease model underscores the compulsive nature of addiction, driven by neurological changes, making it challenging for individuals to abstain without professional help.
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"For example, organizations such as Alcoholics Anonymous address the issue of alcoholism as a moral decision or a mental illness, calling it a disease, but at the same time, asking members to work on shortcomings and defects of character." https://lttr.ai/AXAgo
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On one side, some argue that addiction is a choice, not a disease, emphasizing personal responsibility and the role of individual decision-making in initiating drug use.
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You won't believe who I had tea with today – a Cardassian Gul! Turns out, he has a hidden fondness for poetry. #LwaxanaTroi #FindingCommonGround #UnexpectedConnections
Befriended a Cardassian botanist with a passion for rare orchids. Proving once again, beauty blossoms in the most unexpected places. #LwaxanaTroi #UnlikelyBonds #FindingCommonGround
It is not a moral failing or a lack of willpower, but rather a chronic, relapsing brain disease that requires medical intervention and support.
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The opposing view, which considers drug addiction a disease, highlights how addiction can alter brain chemistry and function, suggesting that it's not merely a matter of choice.
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The brain changes that occur during addiction can make it extremely difficult for individuals to stop using drugs or alcohol without proper treatment and support.
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"While initial drug use might be a choice for some, the progression to addiction often involves elements beyond voluntary control, indicating a need for a nuanced approach that combines aspects of both perspectives in treating and understanding addiction." https://lttr.ai/AMdpZ
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While there are differing opinions on whether addiction is a disease or a choice, it is important to recognize that addiction is a chronic, relapsing brain disease that requires medical intervention and support.
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Is Addiction a Disease or a Choice? Debunking Common Misconceptions
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Spent some time this morning chatting with a techbro neighbor while walking our dogs, about the need for better trains, why Tesla isn't a good buy (he currently owns one, is looking to drive something different), and Why Dogs Are The Way They Are.
