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Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor,
Our society’s perceptions of addiction often lead us down a path that paints it as an irremediable disease—a belief steeped in pessimism. This viewpoint fosters stigma, obscures understanding, and discourages meaningful intervention for the range of negative behaviors and health issues resulting from substance abuse.
So, what is addiction if not a disease? Though opinions vary,…