Addiction is a disease. We should treat it like one

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March 29, 2017 Today's TED Talk Addiction is a disease. We should treat it like one 10:44 minutes · TEDxMidAtlantic Only one in nine people in the United States gets the care and treatment they need for addiction and substance abuse. A former Director of National Drug Control Policy, Michael Botticelli is working to end this epidemic and treat people with addictions with kindness, compassion and fairness. In a personal, thoughtful talk, he encourages the millions of Americans in recovery today to make their voices heard and confront the stigma associated with substance use disorders. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day How we can be better going forward in 2017 It’s time to shake off 2016 with these talks that can help you transform yourself, expand your perspective and face the challenges that lie ahead in 2017. Watch » 7 talks · Total run time 1:26:42 new on ideas.ted.com Will automation take away all our jobs? Probably not. But if we want a future where more of those jobs are decent and well-paying, we -- and our institutions -- need to rise to its challenge, says economist David Autor. Read more » Join us on Facebook Follow us @TEDTalks

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