Not trying to start an argument but I think the reason that addiction is considered a disease is because there is some genetic disposition for it. Just like there is a genetic disposition for some cancers.
For instance, all of my siblings can take or leave alcohol except my brother. He is a recovering alcoholic who has been through rehab. My dad was an alcoholic, and I believe my brother was genetically affected.
The same with opioids. I have had opioids numerous times for various reasons. Never was hooked, in fact I can’t stand taking them. Yet some people use them for treatment of some injury/surgery once and they are addicted. Those people have a propensity for opioid addiction. It’s not because they have flawed morals or are weak-willed.
Again, not trying to start an argument. Peace to you, FRiend.
That is interesting conjecture but totally unfounded in any evidence. Are you saying that we can identify an Oxycontin gene? Is that chromosome identified? Do you have a number. For example , color blindness is the 10th Chromosome. What is the FAT chromosome? Are you into Genome analysis? I love that . What is the indicator for a homosexual— That is a disease , right?
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