I agree, somewhat. I do believe that it (addiction) can be a disease as much as depression or anxiety is considered a disease. Just like heart conditions can be passed down through genetics, so can these psychological disorders. And someone can have a heart attack with no family history as much as someone can have depression or addiction without history. I think a lot of medicines, however, are the bogus aspects of our culture. It all stems from greed. You can take vitamins your whole life, or change your diet so you are no longer deficient. Drug companies then come out with fixes for diseases of all sorts, but never a cure. Can't make money when you've cured someone. I saw a documentary about a guy who found a cure for cancer, but no pharmaceutical company will back him and therfore, neither will the fda...all for money.