On Addiction, Complexity, and Freedom: Toward a Liberation-Focused Addiction Treatment.
Journal of psychoactive drugs January 1, 2019 Scott Kellogg 4 citations
Addiction is reframed as a form of slavery, drawing on the Latin root 'addictus', and personal freedom is proposed as an alternative treatment goal rather than simply stopping substance use. Freedom is defined as creating a complex inner and social life, making choices from multiple options, and pursuing long-term goals. This liberation model is embedded in a biopsychosocial framework, with biomedical, psychological, and social interventions each promoting freedom. Identity projects and harm reduction philosophies are central to this transformative journey.