Why treating addiction as a disease is a matter of justice
In short: Michael Botticelli explores the systemic failure to treat substance use disorders with the medical dignity they require. This talk highlights the urgent need to replace judgment with compassion to address a growing national epidemic.
Botticelli, a former Director of National Drug Control Policy, argues that addiction must be approached with kindness and fairness rather than stigma. He emphasizes that the current approach fails the majority of those in need, noting that only one in nine people in the United States receives necessary care for substance abuse.
The presentation serves as a call to action for those in recovery to confront social prejudices. By reframing addiction as a health issue rather than a moral failing, Botticelli seeks to dismantle the barriers that prevent millions from accessing life-saving treatment.
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