Is there really such a thing as an ‘addictive personality’?

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Is there really such a thing as an ‘addictive personality’?

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The 'disease model' views alcohol and other drugs as a lifelong and incurable disease of the mind [Image: iStock]
We’ve all heard of someone referred to as having an “addictive personality”. Some even say it about themselves. But you may be surprised to know there