alcohol and drug abuse

Would Drug Addiction Be Considered a Medical or Social Issue?

Question by [email protected]: Would drug addiction be considered a medical or social issue?
I know that many consider addiction to be a disease.It has all of the symptoms of a life threatening problem.I was thinking of this today while reading in an online drug addiction forum,
http://navoices.com/
But was wondering what the general idea of non NA members would be.
So what do you think?

Best answer:

Answer by panda
there are addicts in all class of people. So I would say its a medical issue.

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Alcohol and Drug Abuse in Young Adults – Adam Shares His Recovery Story at Palm Partners


 

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Does Substance Abuse Contribute Positively,in Any Way,to the Mystics Literary and Musical Cultures?

Question by naad: Does substance abuse contribute positively,in any way,to the mystics literary and musical cultures?
often the biography of a great artist reveals his habit of substance abuse.
Can we say substance abuse has contributed to our cultural heritage?

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Answer by Kyle
Lol.. of course.. everybody in the business

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Tying up the war on substance abuse

Filed under: Substance Abuse

One method being used to combat substance abuse in town is Parsippany's Municipal Alliance Committee. The Committee's mission has been to prevent alcohol and drug abuse within the community by organizing and coordinating the efforts of the public …
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Xaozzz – Deckcard Cain Calls a Drug Addiction Helpline


 

xaozzz – Deckcard Cain Calls a Drug Addiction Helpline – Reupload, not by me

 

Ohio BWC, ODADAS Observe Drug-Free Workplace Week

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This annual awareness campaign underscores the importance of drug-free workplaces and encourages workers with substance abuse problems to seek help. "Substance abuse can have a major impact on an employer's bottom line, contributing to everything …
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Problem gamblers get more options but little help

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ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE


 

ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE

 

Meeting to address drug use in Brocton

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BROCTON – Commu-nity leaders in Brocton are hoping to create a strong relationship with residents and school leaders to tackle issues concerning drug and alcohol use among youth in Brocton and Portland. Brocton trustees voted to be the lead agency in a …
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Craig Middle School hosts presentation on drugs and alcohol during Red

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