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Human dignity, encompassing ontological, existential, moral, and social aspects, can be impaired. Addiction is characterized as a dignity disorder, highlighting personal and societal responsibility in treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Philosophy
  • Psychiatry
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Human dignity is the inherent value of a person.
  • Distinctions exist within human dignity: ontological (inalienable) and existential, moral, or social (modifiable).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define dignity disorder based on specific criteria.
  • To characterize addiction as a dignity disorder.
  • To propose a personalist approach to addiction treatment focused on restoring dignity.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of human dignity.
  • Development of criteria for dignity disorder (impaired rationality, will, capacity to love, body).
  • Application of the dignity disorder framework to addiction.

Main Results:

  • Addiction aligns with the criteria of a dignity disorder.
  • Addiction involves impairments in both body and spirit, challenging the choice vs. disease dichotomy.
  • A personalist treatment approach can restore agency, reconcile internal conflict, foster relationships, and heal substance-related damage.

Conclusions:

  • Addiction is a dignity disorder requiring a holistic, personalist approach.
  • Restoring existential, moral, and social dignity is central to addiction recovery.
  • Addiction is a complex issue involving both personal and societal responsibility, underscored by the role of love.