The Urge: Our History of Addiction

This explores the complex history of addiction, highlighting the ongoing challenges in understanding and treating it. Drawing on personal experience as both a clinician and someone in recovery, the author examines how addiction has been a persistent issue throughout history, with people from various fields—medicine, philosophy, and public policy—attempting to address it. Through a deep look at the evolution of treatment methods, including both successes and failures, the narrative underscores the importance of recognizing addiction's broader human implications. It offers insights into how past efforts can inform and guide current approaches to helping those struggling with addiction.

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