addiction
state characterized by compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli despite adverse consequences
--Agreed Upon Solutions
anonymous
Providing a strong support system and sufficient resources are the best ways to respond to substance abuse.
--anonymous
Comment
addiction needs to be treated as a health issue rather than as a crime
--anonymous
Comment
providing controlled places for addicts to safely use substances does much more in terms of harm reduction and reducing addiction than arresting addicts can
--anonymous