Is Addiction a Disease? or Do People Choose to Abuse Drugs?

Question by that_girl: Is addiction a disease? Or do people choose to abuse drugs?
I’m 6 months clean and I’m confused? Some Dr.’s say this is a disease get help others say Iit’s all my choice. I struggle everyday. HELP!!!!

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Answer by Mr. Taco
Both. It’s a disease… one that people choose to contract. You choose to start taking drugs, then the drugs take you over and you have to get help. In the end, it is best to never start.

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The Greying Elephant in the Room: Substance Abuse and Older Adults – Vignette with a social work intern and an older adult client from _The Greying Elephant in the Room: Substance Abuse and Older Adults_. Copyright 2009 NYU Sc…