Is Addiction ALWAYS a Disease? 🧠

The prevailing narrative in the addiction world is that addiction is a disease. People in the substance use treatment and general recovery world fought hard to remove the stigma of addiction by labeling it as a disease. However, addiction is complicated and perhaps not all people who come to me wanting help with their chemical health have a pattern of use that meets the definition of disease. This may be a bit of a controversial take but I don't think it should be. Tune in to hear my experience and share your opinions as well.