If Addiction is a Disease, Why is Relapsing a Crime?

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A case before the Massachusetts Supreme Court argues that ordering a drug addict to abstain from drug use — because addiction is a disease and relapse is a symptom of that disease — is tantamount to the judicial system ordering a medical outcome. If this argument proves successful, the case could change drug policies nationwide. Read more in this thoughtful NY Times editorial.

If Addiction is a Disease, Why is Relapsing a Crime?