The Life-Process Model of Addiction Quiz

Stanton Peele

The life-process model of addiction is the view that addiction is not a disease but rather a habitual response and a source of gratification and security that can be understood only in the context of social relationships and experiences.

They argue that unitary biological mechanisms cannot account for addictive behavior and thus do not support using the term disease.

<p>The disease model impedes natural life processes by not emphasizing the individual's ability to overcome addiction through normal human development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By augmenting life options and coping mechanics, pursuing values and purpose, repairing relationships, and expressing personal agency — all of which occur through normal human development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>a habitual response and source of gratification and security</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stanton Peele, Archie Brodsky, and Mary Arnold</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Addiction can be overcome by augmenting life options and pursuing values</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As a model that impedes natural life processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social relationships and experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers