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Disease of Addiction
Synopsis
Since 1956, the American Medical Association has recognized and
defined alcohol addiction as a primary disease, not a secondary
symptom of an underlying psychological or medical illness. Since then,
this definition has been extended to define all chemical addictions as
"chronic, progressive diseases characterized by significant impairment
that is directly associated with persistent and excessive use of
psychoactive substances. Impairment may involve physiological,
psychological, or social dysfunction."
Research into the neurochemical basis of addiction points to the
dysfunction of one or more of six major neurotransmitter types as
being the basis of the symptoms of addiction, withdrawal, and drug
cravings. Studies have shown strong genetic predisposition to some
types of chemical dependency regardless of social environment.
The main thrust of the LMRC program is to assist the alcoholic or
addicted patient in recognizing that alcoholism is a primary,
progressive disease, rather than any manifestation of a moral
consequence, character weakness, or psychological dysfunction. We
teach alcoholics and addicts to approach their disease as a treatable
condition with a high potential for lasting recovery.
Contact us now at Lakeside-Milam Recovery Centers for FREE Drug & Alcohol evaluations...
Call local: (425) 823-3116 or toll free: (800) 231-4303 or email us confidentially
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