Do you think drug abuse is a choice?

On one side, people believe addiction is an uncontrollable illness that requires medical treatment. On the other side, people believe addiction is a result of poor choices – and those choices have created a state of dependency that could be easily broken. So, here's the question: Which side are you on? read more

Medically, drug abuse implies the repeated use of substances, such as drugs or alcohol, in amounts or methods harmful to health. Regular or excessive drug abuse may lead to the development of an addiction. Due to the compulsive nature, drug abuse or an addiction is generally presumed as a choice, lifestyle or flaw in character. read more

About The Clean Slate Addiction Site is dedicated to bringing you a sane, sensible, and helpful view of addiction/substance abuse. We believe that the experience of addiction is driven by choices and beliefs, not a disease. read more