Chemical Dependency

This 1989 Greenhaven anthology does what the Opposing Viewpoints series is designed to do: it takes every major question about drug and alcohol addiction — what it is, what causes it, how to treat it, what the law should do about it — and pairs contradicting arguments side by side. For students who need to research or debate these questions, the format is genuinely useful for building critical thinking. The Office of Justice Programs cataloged it, reflecting its standing as an educational resource. The central caveat is unavoidable: 1989 is a long time ago in drug science, addiction medicine, and drug policy. Treatment approaches, legal landscape, and research have all changed substantially. This is a historical document of how these debates looked three decades ago, not a current reference. Verify any factual claims before citing them.