Drug misuse is not a disease, it is a decision, like the decision to step out in front of a moving car. You would call that not a disease but an error in judgment. When a bunch of people begin to do it, it is a social error, a life-style. In this particular lifestyle the motto is "Be happy now because tomorrow you are dying," but the dying begins almost at once, and the happiness is a memory.
In his book "A Scanner Darkly," Philip K. Dick presents the perspective that drug misuse fundamentally stems from individual choices rather than being classified as a disease. He emphasizes that engaging in such behavior is akin to making a poor judgment, similar to stepping in front of an oncoming vehicle. This decision, when made collectively by many individuals, transforms into a societal issue, indicating a broader lifestyle choice that reflects a...
