I like Jeff Ott, and I agree with him that we shouldn't be locking up people for victimless crimes, but I don't know if he's right that addiction is a disease. I know a few people close to me with cancer, they'd smack the crap out of you if you said drinking was a disease. But then again, he could be right, I know nothing about it, seeing as I choose not to do it.
It is considered a disease because it is a physical, medical condition, and can be acquired by people who do not already have it, with certain factors (genetic and environmental) which can make a person more likely to contract it. It is actually similar to, as you mentioned, Cancer, and can even have relapses.
I like Jeff Ott, and I agree with him that we shouldn't be locking up people for victimless crimes, but I don't know if he's right that addiction is a disease. I know a few people close to me with cancer, they'd smack the crap out of you if you said drinking was a disease. But then again, he could be right, I know nothing about it, seeing as I choose not to do it.
imnotreallyagoat 2 years ago
It is considered a disease because it is a physical, medical condition, and can be acquired by people who do not already have it, with certain factors (genetic and environmental) which can make a person more likely to contract it. It is actually similar to, as you mentioned, Cancer, and can even have relapses.
RockstarRacc00n 2 years ago
live it then think it over
pixxiehillpixxie 1 year ago
Yeah... I really got to agree, Ott is like the embodiment of cool....
RockstarRacc00n 2 years ago
When I grow up, I want to be Jeff Ott!
pukeythief 3 years ago
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Rizzo2593 3 years ago
You forgot sexual orientation.
paigeandpander 3 years ago