One Reason Why the Disease Concept of Drug Dependence Is

question 120

Multiple Choice

One reason why the disease concept of drug dependence is controversial is that

• A) medical doctors today insist on a very precise definition of "disease".
• B) no drug or chemical is helpful for those who are trying to overcome alcoholism.
• C) addicts are morally weak, not physically weak.
• D) addicts do not always grow worse and worse over time.

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