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Using Keith Richards as a case study, the article argues that addiction depends on personal values—not mere physical dependence—showing how drugs can enhance life for some, while harming others.Learning Outcomes
- Distinguish clearly between physical dependence and addiction when assessing behaviour and risk.
- Apply value-based reasoning to understand why the same action can harm one person, yet arguably assist another.
- Improve judgement and empathy by recognising context, incentives, and trade-offs in human decision-making.
