SOCI 3860 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Alcoholism, Reference Group, Advocacy Group

• School: University of Georgia
• Department: Sociology
• Course: SOCI 3860
• Professor: Roman

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Sociology of alcohol & drug use study guide 6: what are the positive features and the logical defects of the disease concept of addiction, the disease concept of addiction --> addictive behavior is conceptualized as a category of. Logical defects people more likely to voluntarily seek help bc problem is medical and not their fault nothing to be ashamed of. Destigmatizing of addict provides treatment rather than punishment. Use of the disease concept creates great benefits for a treatment industry which makes a great deal of money from this idea. Using the cloak of medicine, this industry convinces the public that it is right and continues to grow, adding other bad habits like gambling, promiscuity, and excessive use of internet as diseases . How is it a disease if substantial numbers (30%+) of persons with alcohol problems. Recover from these problems without seeking any help; and that large numbers. Very slowly evolved into a small center of alcohol studies.