Nicole LeeCurtin University Latest articles by Nicole Lee Is Addiction a Disease? By Nicole Lee, Femke Buisman-Pijlman published 22 August 16 Opinion We’ve long heard we can’t blame people for their addiction because it’s a disease, but is it? Opinion Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter nowGet the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1A massive weak spot in Earth's magnetic field is growing, scientists discover2Human skeleton quiz: What do you know about the bones in your body?3New hydrogen battery can operate four times colder than before — meaning denser and longer-lasting EV batteries4Shapeshifting 'braided river' in Tibet is the highest in the world, and is becoming increasingly unstable5Mysterious chunks of DNA called 'inocles' could be hiding in your mouth
Is Addiction a Disease? By Nicole Lee, Femke Buisman-Pijlman published 22 August 16 Opinion We’ve long heard we can’t blame people for their addiction because it’s a disease, but is it?