Is Substance Use Disorder a Choice or a Disease?

Is Substance Use Disorder a Choice or a Disease?

People have questioned whether addiction is a disease or a choice for many years. Unfortunately, the “addiction as a choice” narrative has perpetuated stigma and discrimination against people with substance use disorder (SUD). If you support a loved one through addiction recovery, it is important to understand addiction as a disease and why that fact […]

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