Thankfully there are a multitude of sources that argue that addiction is a mental illness. Another great example comes from the Canadian Center for Addictions. One article begins by explaining eloquently the divide between those who think addiction is a mental illness versus those who do not. They explain: “Anyone suffering or have experienced a loved one struggling with substance abuse will probably be aware of the old argument of whether drug addiction is a mental illness, or a choice. Opinion often seems to be divided up the middle, with some convinced that drug abusers should be punished for their addiction (criminal record, jail sentence etc.), while others are determined that drug abusers should be given help to try and overcome their
