discussion-substance-use-and-abuse

This TedTalk is interesting because it ties our last discussion on AIDS with our Chapter 7 work on substance abuse. Watch the video and then give a thoughtful response to the writing prompt below.

https://www.ted.com/talks/michael_botticelli_addiction_is_a_disease_we_should_treat_it_like_one

What are your thoughts on addiction? Some people say it is a lack of will power and the medical community lists it as a disease. Weakness or sickness? What is your reason for believing what you do?