Why Is Drug Addiction Considered a Disease?
Question by fraucarlson: Why is drug addiction considered a disease?
I have a psychological disorder I was born with and inherited. I have a hard time equating what I have as similar to a drug addiction. I didn’t choose my path. So can someone explain to me why it’s considered a disease?
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Answer by KIM!!
I guess because addictions are mental disorders. When someone is addicted.to something they really cannot stop. Stopping means they suffer. It hurts them physically to be without their drug. Because their brain has been convinced that they NEED this drug, alcohol, or food to survive. But I certainly understand why you would be frustrated when you have a disease that you were born with.
Answer by Dooom
Because it adversely affects a person Whether the outcomes be good or bad, addictions aren’t good to have other than natural human ones such as eating and having sex.
Drug addictions can range from illegal drugs to prescription pills to even foods. Sugar is naturally addicting and many people are addicted to candy soda and gum yet they do not even know it.
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