Addiction Quote by C.C. DeVille
“Addiction is a symptom of not growing up. I know people think it's a disease... If you have a brain tumor, if you have cancer, that's a disease. To say that an addiction is a disease is not fair to the real diseases of the world.”
About This Quote
Addiction is framed as a disease, but that label may diminish the seriousness of actual illnesses.
In simple terms: Addiction isn’t a disease like cancer.
Key Takeaway
Reevaluate how we label addiction.
Themes
health
addiction
misconception
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
analytical
controversial
When to use this quote
- medicine
- public health
- personal responsibility
Key Concepts
disease
responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- Should addiction be treated medically?
- What are the implications of disease labeling?
A Different Perspective
Labeling may oversimplify complex behavior.
