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 ARTICLES1Sheet web spider sits in its web waiting for prey.2Gum disease treatment slows the thickening of arteries, clinical trial shows3James Webb telescope images reveal there's something strange with interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS4Best bone conduction headphones 2025 — Our top picks for every budget5Early test of new laser-free eye treatment shows promise
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?