Is Addiction a Disease? Understanding the Medical and Scientific Perspective

Explore a thought-provoking 10-minute video featuring Keith Humphreys, the Esther Ting Memorial Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford, as he addresses the controversial question of whether addiction should be classified as a disease. Gain insights from a leading expert on the addiction epidemic who chairs the Stanford Lancet Commission on the North American Opioid Crisis and has served as Senior Policy Advisor at the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. Learn about the NeuroChoice Initiative's research on decision-making processes, from brain circuits to individual choices, with particular emphasis on addiction science and its policy implications. Discover how neuroscientific research contributes to our understanding of addiction, including findings on opioid withdrawal, social aversion, and stimulant-use relapse through brain imaging studies. Access additional resources and research findings from Stanford's Network on Addiction Policy and the Stanford Lancet Commission to deepen your understanding of this critical public health issue.