How Applicable an Argument Is the “Freedom to Choose” to Use a Substance if the Substance Is Addictive?

Question by .02 REMAINS: How applicable an argument is the “freedom to choose” to use a substance if the substance is addictive?
To expand on my point, an addictive substance removes the user’s freedom to choose not to use it.

Is it more applicable to describe a “freedom to use, not to abuse” policy towards addictive substances?

At what point does use turn into abuse? To ask another way, at what point does the freedom to choose to use (or not use) no longer exist?

Specifically, I am thinking about alcohol and tobacco, but you may use other examples in your response as well.

Best answer:

Answer by little78lucky
If it is known the said substance is additive and the person still “choose” to use it once knowing they get addicted then any result is their own fault.

What do you think? Answer below!

Lohmer named to legislative substance abuse task force

Filed under: Substance Abuse

ST. PAUL — Rep. Kathy Lohmer, R-Lake Elmo, was assigned to the Select Committee on Controlled Substances and Synthetic Drugs by Minnesota House Speaker Paul Thissen, it was announced Tuesday. This committee will examine drug abuse issues in …
Read more on Stillwater Gazette

Is This Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's Newest Substance Abuse Scandal?

Filed under: Substance Abuse

A cellphone video that appears to show Mayor Rob Ford smoking crack cocaine is being shopped around Toronto by a group of Somali men involved in the drug trade. Two Toronto Star reporters have viewed the video three times. It appears to show Ford in a …
Read more on Daily Beast

Government Intensifies Its Fight Against Drug Abuse

Filed under: Substance Abuse

Government is encouraged by the turnaround that is occurring in Eldorado Park, and urges other communities to work together with law enforcement agencies to clamp down on suspected drug kingpins. As we celebrate Youth Month under the theme: …
Read more on AllAfrica.com