
BehaviorFebruary 9, 2018
Why the Disease Definition of Addiction Does Far More Harm Than Good
Among other problems, it has obstructed other channels of investigation, including the social, psychological and societal roots of addiction
Marc Lewis is a neuroscientist and professor emeritus in developmental psychology at the University of Toronto, currently writing and speaking on the science and experience of addiction. His latest book is The Biology of Desire: Why Addiction is Not a Disease.

Why the Disease Definition of Addiction Does Far More Harm Than Good
Among other problems, it has obstructed other channels of investigation, including the social, psychological and societal roots of addiction