John Davies on the expansion of the disease model
Posted on 06-06-2010
in: Criminal Justice

John describes his view the inaccuracy of describing problem substance use as a disease.

John Davies

Director, Centre for Applied Psychology

Location: Strathclyde

I am Professor of Psychology at the University of Strathclyde and Director of the Centre for Applied Social Psychology, although I am now semi-retired. The current interests of the Centre include alcohol use and misuse, the use and misuse of illegal drugs, psychometric and measurement issues in addiction and the nature of addiction itself. My…

View John’s 15 Video/s >

More from John

More in this category

Lifeline Project & FEAD Read more

Welcome to Lifeline and FEAD (Film Exchange on Alcohol and Drugs). This project has been shaped by the wealth of experience, openness, and knowledge of the contributors. You are invited to comment on the clips, which are supported by footnotes to which you can add. FEAD is an ongoing Lifeline Project initiative.

Lifeline Project: In 1971 the Lifeline Project opened a day centre for drug users in Manchester. Since its foundation Lifeline has grown and developed, and now works in a diverse range of settings across the UK. Our purpose is to relieve poverty, sickness and distress among those persons affected by addiction to drugs of any kind, and to educate the public on matters relating to drug misuse.