Over the last decades, addiction has been debated as an immoral, and deliberate choice wrecking the lives of the addicted and those around them. However, public health organizations, doctors, rehabs, and twelve step fellowships call it a disease. A disease that can occur in anyone's lives. It attacks our politicians, entertainers, family, friends, and ourselves. A debilitating disease that takes addicts well-beings, self-control, and even their lives. In the last few years research has shown scientific evidence of changes in the brain structure and function that parallel substance abuse. Genetics studies reveal heritable traits that predispose people to addiction. Addiction requires intensive treatment, continuing after care, monitoring,
