Discussion Question

Chemical Dependency

Critics of the "disease" concept of chemical dependency argue that it is actually "dis-ease" with one's ability to cope and have enough discipline to stop abusing substances. Present a short summary of each of the positions. Then present your critical thinking on whether you believe chemical dependency is truly a "disease" or is "dis-ease." 

Check out these links for some additional info.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-heart-addiction/201112/is-addiction-really-disease (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (Links to an external site.)

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3969751/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (Links to an external site.)

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3644798/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (Links to an external site.)