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    The disease model is based on a predictable process that are fused into three constructs, i.e. organ, defect, and symptoms which defines addiction as a disease (Pleasure Unwoven, 2016). Likewise, Brooks & McHenry (2009) describes a disease as a predictable array of signs of illness or problems, i.e. loss of control increase in substance tolerance, and premature death (if untreated) associated with addiction. The disease model offers clinicians a logical understanding of the affect substances has on the brain that will eventually hijack the brain’s normal sequence of decision notification, i.e. dopamine craving pleasure through substance use and glutamate gives it permission to use substances despite consequences. The psychological rewiring…

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    Addiction Is A Disease

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    Addiction Is a Disease The phenomenon of addiction provides various views and beliefs of on how it affects people’s lives. Addiction, in many aspects, may add spice to one’s life, but it can also be compared to a disease that disintegrates one’s life. This notion of addiction as a disease encourages the community to discover a useful resolution to somehow stop this widespread issue. Beneficially, the 12-step program was established in 1930’s. The 12-step program first started with the Alcoholic…

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    Addiction A Disease

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    Do All Americans Consider Addiction a Disease? Addiction has always been a debatable subject but, have you as Americans ever wondered why some Americans consider addiction a disease and why others do not? Stated by Merriam-Webster, “A condition of the living animal or plant body or of one of its parts that impairs normal functioning and is typically manifested by distinguishing signs and symptoms” (1). According to Clean Slate, “In a true disease, some part of the body is in a state of…

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    There are many who suffer from a disease called: addiction. Sex, drugs, alcohol, and gambling are all different types of addiction that plague many today. The problem is that there are some who consider an addiction just a way someone copes with something going on in their life that can be stopped at any time, while others believe addiction is a deadly disease that should be looked at further. Addiction is a strong and harmful need to regularly have something (such as a drug) or do something…

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    The articles that I choose to read is “Is addiction a disease?” and “Addiction: Character Defect or Chronic Disease?” I choose this article due to I am a twenty year old former addict. Over forty million people have an addiction. These addictions usually happen in teens while their brains are not fully develop so their more suitable for this addictive disease. This addictive behavior usually occurs from family, friends, media and environment. The media says people need just to make better…

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    Addiction Brain Disease

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    Cynthia Mercado B. Weidhorn Anatomy and Physiology 24 November 2015 Addiction I chose this topic because I’m currently enrolled in the Addiction Studies program at Molloy. To begin “In the 1930s, people addicted to drugs were thought to be morally flawed and lacking in willpower.” (Volkow, 2014) Many people today still have a hard time understanding how one becomes addicted to drugs and why the brain fosters compulsive drug use. This view has changed dramatically over the years. One can be…

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    There has been an ongoing debate about whether or not addiction to drugs should be considered a disease or not. Because addiction creates changes in the brain that lead to uncontrollable cravings, it could be considered a disease. On the other hand, these changes in the brain are not inherent in a person and are caused by the use of drugs, therefore addiction could also not be considered a disease. One side claims that addiction should be considered a disease because it changes brain structure…

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    Addiction is not a disease it is the result of a series of bad life decisions. It is the person’s choice to start using drugs or addictive substances, at some point that person also actively had to make the decision to continue using the addictive substance despite the negative repercussions, and that individual also made the decision to stay in the negative environment that is influencing their bad choices. Addiction is a path people choose for themselves, you are not born an addict. You did…

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    drugrehab.org - Is Addiction a Preventable Disease? The nature of addiction is one that has plagued addiction experts for decades. Experts now understand that it is not a moral failing, but a disease that can be treated. But debates have raged about whether it is a disease that can be prevented. Many prevention programs have suffered in finding an appropriate approach and have been either de-funded or no longer operate. However, a major blow was dealt to prevention skeptics recently when…

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    Addiction: Disease or Choice? Is drug addiction really a choice? I believe the first time a person tries drugs or alcohol is a choice. After that first time though, your body and brain have chemical changes and need the drugs or alcohol to feel like a normal person. I personally have seen addicts in active addiction. These people want to get clean. Many of them have tried countless times, but are not able to successfully do it without a lot of help and understanding, due to what…

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