Ethical Issues in Diagnosing and Treating Addiction

Excessive video game playing (online or television-supported) can become a behavioral addiction similar to compulsive gambling and should be recognized as an addiction by the medical community.
Agree.
Disagree.

Does your physician screen for addictions during routine physicals?
Yes, he or she always asks about my diet, alcohol consumption, and lifestyle and cautions me if something seems out of proportion or worrisome.
Yes, but only for alcohol or illegal drugs, and he or she accepts my answer without a challenge.
No, he or she only addresses the physical complaints that I bring.
I don't know--he or she asks a lot of questions; maybe those questions are a form of screening and I just never realized it.

Do you believe that opioids should be prescribed more readily for the purpose of pain relief?
Yes, opioids have few side effects, are relatively cheap, are quite effective, and fears of addiction are blown out of proportion, when compared to the benefits.
No, the chance for addiction is too great and there are other ways to treat pain.
I don't know.