Do you view narcotic addiction as a disease or as a crime? If addiction were a medical condition, would you view the addict differently than if addiction were a crime? Should the addict be a patient or an inmate? Why?

Is Addiction a Disease or A Crime?

Write a 2 to 3 page APA essay in response to the questions below, your personal perspective is expected and welcome, however you must support your opinion with properly cited sources. College level writing is expected including appropriate grammar, spelling, etc. See the folder elsewhere in the course with a variety of online writing resources if you require further information regarding APA formatting.

Do you view narcotic addiction as a disease or as a crime? If addiction were a medical condition, would you view the addict differently than if addiction were a crime? Should the addict be a patient or an inmate? Why?