The Complex Nature of Addiction and Substance Abuse
Addressing the multifaceted nature of addiction, experts elucidate it as a disease intertwined with individual, societal, and genetic aspects, rather than a consequence of mere choice. They call for empathetic, holistic approaches to understanding and addressing substance abuse.
The complexities surrounding the consumption and abuse of addictive substances are multifaceted and deeply entrenched in both individual predispositions and societal influences. Experts agree that prejudiced perspectives, such as viewing addicts as mere willing participants in substance abuse, oversimplify a condition that is, in reality, akin to a disease ensnaring its victims.
During a discussion held by the National School of Social Work titled La sobredosis: consecuencia individual o un problema social?, José Francisco Octavio Gómez González, a specialist in child and adolescent psychiatry, emphasized the multifactorial nature of addiction. He urged a holistic view on abuse and overdoses, linking them to individual experiences and societal pressures rather than mere personal failings.
