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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Psychology
  • Social Science

Background:

  • Drug addiction is a global public health issue.
  • Stigma surrounding addiction hinders recovery efforts.
  • Existing models of addiction, like learning models, often avoid framing addiction as a choice to prevent further stigmatization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To reconcile the growing evidence for a choice model of addiction with learning models.
  • To propose a "responsibility without blame" framework for clinical practice.
  • To promote compassionate care and social justice in addiction treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing addiction models.
  • Reflection on clinical practices supporting patient change and recovery.
  • Development of a conceptual framework integrating agency and compassion.

Main Results:

  • Evidence supporting a choice model in addiction is accumulating.
  • This evidence can be integrated with learning models of addiction.
  • A "responsibility without blame" framework is proposed.

Conclusions:

  • Acknowledging agency in addiction is possible without resorting to stigma or blame.
  • Clinical practices should balance accountability with care and compassion.
  • This approach supports recovery and promotes social justice for individuals with addiction.