2007-03-16 01:21:53 · 5 answers · asked by jsjmlj 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
no control
2007-03-16 01:29:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A better term would be "illness" as some people consider an addiction something that cannot be treated by the person suffering from the effects of the addiction. Mental illness can be the result of some addictions. Treat the "mind" and then tackle the addiction.
2007-03-16 08:28:36 · answer #2 · answered by shuxy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think this is one of those made up things so insurance has to cover it..
another nanny state thing... I smoked 2 packs of cigerates a day for 10 years.. I dropped them cold turkey and clawed by away around the additicion now for over 2 years.... it is hard and it is a battle... but I dont think it can be called a real disease by any rational person... it is something we do to ourselves
2007-03-16 08:31:20 · answer #3 · answered by Larry M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found this definition. It may clarify it for you. It did for me.:} thx
A disease is any abnormal condition of the body or mind that causes discomfort, dysfunction, or distress to the person affected or those in contact with the person. Sometimes the term is used broadly to include injuries, disabilities, syndromes, symptoms, deviant behaviors, and atypical variations of structure and function, while in other contexts these may be considered distinguishable categories.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disease
2007-03-16 08:25:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
check in the DSM-III or DSM-IV The rationale for what they called diseases is in there.
2007-03-16 12:23:25 · answer #5 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋