Comments on: Do you think that drug addiction?

By: Dr. Bob

Dr. Bob — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 22:02:23 +0000

It is a physical allergy coupled with a mental obsession, and yes it need treatment, but the patient has to be willing…..

Also…the most effective long term treatment has been a spiritual approach, so…..but it works if one is willing..

By: krista

krista — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:06:01 +0000

A true addict cannot stop on their own. That’s what addiction is – when you do drugs and have no control over your use. Treatment and continued life long support is necessary for an addict to recovery. Also, addiction is not necessarily hereditary. I’m a heroin and cocaine addict and I’m the only one in my family who has ever done drugs – this disease does not run in my family whatsoever…..and thanks to the treatment I received, I can proudly say I’ve finally got six months clean after using drugs for 17 years.

By: parkermbg

parkermbg — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:05:50 +0000

Addiction is recognized internationally as a mental disease. That’s good enuf for me!

I’ve seen the studies that show how an addictive brain is different from a normal one, and the ones that prove a familial correlation too.
I just accept that the title of “disease” is good enough for the medical and psychological comunities, so again i say GOOD ENUF FOR ME!

By: jeje_thecat

jeje_thecat — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:58:28 +0000

no they are weak ppl!!
and they can’t quit even if they wanted cuz it is going to be very late for them!!

By: partylitebyterra

partylitebyterra — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:09:09 +0000

i think it is a disease because it controls the person and if you think about it is is kinda like a mental illness some people believe that they need it or they will die or god knows what else

By: allmetal1

allmetal1 — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:28:27 +0000

i have had many addictions in my life some i stopped some i wont it all depends on the person and there will power

By: Roy

Roy — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:21:39 +0000

No i don’t I have plenty of habits, that i could quit if i REALLY WANTED TOO.

By: jesskat182

jesskat182 — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 13:41:25 +0000

I think it is a disease. It’s like another person takes over the addict and they are not themselves anymore and they do need treatment, but first they have to realize that they are addicts and want to have the help. If the addict can just quit whenever they want to, then they’re not really addicted.

By: crystal_raindrop

crystal_raindrop — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 15:21:29 +0000

I think it’s a bit of both. Addictions are usually diseases and you need treatment but some people are very strong-willed and can fight things like this by themselves, depends on the persons personality and how they were raised.

By: kasie_500

kasie_500 — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:19:08 +0000

It depends on the addict.Some can quit on their own while others need help and treatment