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Sociology

Medicalization of Deviance in Contemporary Society

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The medicalization of deviance has turned conditions like alcoholism, ADHD, and even gambling into medical diagnoses, shifting treatment from prisons and moral guidance to clinics and pills.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever wondered why some behaviors—like excessive drinking or lack of focus—are now called 'diseases' rather than 'bad choices'? The label we use can change how we treat and judge the person involved.