In your opinion, to what extent should problems like alcoholism and drug addiction be considered "diseases of the brain" or personal failings (moral, willpower, etc.)? Feel free to discuss your own real-world observations and experiences. What about other issues, like depression?
In my opinion, the severity of the case usually tells if the problem is a a disease vs lack of personal will. Usually if its to the point where you can't live with out it, which is essentially when alcoholism and addiction is defined as, then its a manifestation of a disease. It all has to deal with having an addictive personality, and if a person overcomes being an alcoholic or addicted to drugs, they'll usually move on to something else.
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