Why is addiction labeled a disease? Many people think that when a person is addicted to drugs and alcohol that they will be an addict or alcoholic for life. Last time I checked, a disease is something that can usually show up on a blood test, a disease is not something that can be tested by asking questions or is some type of opinion. So why is it so important to say that drug and alcohol addiction is a disease? Money. That’s right, the pharmaceutical industry and rehabilitation industry are profiting at making addiction a disease. If a person is able to overcome his or her addiction to drugs and alcohol then why do then need to feel or be told that they are still an addict or that their disease is in remission.
What we believe is that addiction is a very big problem in society but that something can be done about. We believe that we proper rehabilitation and training that a person can not only overcome his or her problem with drugs but also end up becoming a better person. Ethics, morals, education, communication, health, self-control, self-esteem, spirituality, and a general sense of happiness are all components of a person not going back to drugs and alcohol.
So if you a person that finds themselves feeling depressed about that they are addicted to drugs and alcohol, hopefully this will give you inspiration to know that you can overcome it. Finding an effective
drug rehab program is the first step but than after that is complete establishing some good goals is also very important. The mind is a wonderful tool and you can do anything or have anything as long as you put your mind to it.
