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Addiction Is a Choice

By Ph.D. Jeffrey A. Schaler
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Addiction Is a Choice challenges the conventional view that addiction is an involuntary disease or a genetic condition. Ph.D. Jeffrey A. Schaler argues that addiction is a conscious decision made by individuals seeking meaning and purpose in their lives. The book critiques public policies that treat addiction as a disease, suggesting these approaches often empower addiction by fostering feelings of powerlessness and demoralisation. Covering a wide range of addictions including drugs, alcohol, gambling, smoking, and sex, this book presents a thought-provoking perspective on addiction and personal responsibility.
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This book is suited for readers interested in education, psychology, public policy, and addiction studies, particularly those open to alternative viewpoints on the nature of addiction and its treatment.

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A provocative debunking of prevailing beliefs about the concept of addiction. The author argues that addiction is not a disease, but a voluntary choice in lifestyle. The work covers all forms of addiction, from drugs and alcohol to gambling, smoking and sex.

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The author refutes the widely held idea that addiction is involuntary, genetically determined, or a physical or mental illness. He offers convincing arguments that Addiction Is a Choice is a decision made by someone in order to find meaning and purpose in life.

He explains why public policies, based on the incorrect beliefs that addiction is a disease or involuntary behaviour, are ineffective and even encourage addiction by allowing people to feel powerless and demoralised about their inability to break the habit.

The volume covers all types of addiction, from drugs and alcohol to gambling, smoking, and sex addiction.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780812694048

Publisher: Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 February 2000

Country: United States

Imprint: Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 283g

Pages: 256

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Addiction & Recovery Education & Reference Mindset & Self Help New Year, New You Non-Fiction Personal Development Ph.D. Jeffrey A. Schaler Philosophy & Psychology Self-Help & Personal Development

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