S2 E34: Is Addiction a Disease Pt2

In our last episode, we asked if addiction is a disease, and based on our research, experts all agreed that addiction is a medical condition that affects the brain and changes a person’s behavior. It relates to the way your body craves a substance, thing, or activity, especially if it causes a compulsive or obsessive pursuit of “reward” and a lack of concern over consequences. In this episode, we will continue the discussion on addiction. We will delve into the intricate web of substance addiction. Because this kind of addiction is a pervasive societal issue, an issue that can shatter lives and communities, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. The stark comparisons we would like to bring to your attention are the government's responses to crack cocaine and Oxycontin and now the fentanyl crisis. While these substances ravaged lives, the media, police, judicial system, and governments adopted disparate treatment towards the disadvantaged and ethnic groups that to this day raises questions about equity and compassion in the application of their policies. send us your comments to [email protected] Enjoy.