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 ARTICLES1Why is the blue-ringed octopus so deadly?2'Bringing back' giant ancient birds and a shift in Earth's poles3'Epigenetic memory' may help explain why PCOS tends to run in families4Scientists grow mini amniotic sacs in the lab using stem cells5Experimental treatment for high cholesterol edits DNA in the body to reduce LDL
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?