seanmorris

seanmorris t1_j2erjla wrote

Reply to comment by MrGate in Will we ever cure addiction? by 4ucklehead

Chemical dependence is not addiction. If someone is not addicted they will have no problem being "sick" for a while while withdrawals happen.

Addiction shows itself in the actual decision the continue the chemical to push the withdrawals into the future. But chemical dependence, by itself, is not addiction.

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seanmorris t1_j2er1m8 wrote

Addiction isn't a craving for a chemical. Addiction is the willingness to take harmful action that distracts from some underlying pain. You can be addicted to things like work, shopping, or video games.

This will never be cured. Its like asking if 'distraction' can be cured. It is an element of the human condition.

The best that can be hoped for is effective, individual therapy that focuses on correcting the underlying issue.

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