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Setting the Record Straight: Is Addiction a Mental Illness?

Addiction, Mental Health Treatment, RehabBy Ardu Recovery September 28, 2018 Leave a comment

Is addiction a mental illness? Many people find themselves asking this question. They assume that the answer is a simple yes or no. However, there’s more to consider in the answer than meets the eye. Setting the Record Straight: Is Addiction a Mental Illness? The short answer is yes, addiction is a mental illness. However,…

Is Addiction a Disease?

Addiction Treatment, Detox, Mental Health TreatmentBy Ardu Recovery September 10, 2018 Leave a comment

Is addiction a disease? Much of today’s medical philosophy says that addiction is a disease. This is known as the “disease model of addiction.” This classification is based on the fact that behavioral, environmental, and genetic factors can contribute to whether someone develops an addiction. Is Addiction a Disease? Certainly, some people can be more…