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From a neuroscience perspective, Lucía not only explains addictions and why, even though we know they are harmful to us, we fall into them. But she also demands that they be recognized as a disease and, once registered as such, they have the appropriate treatment that society and politics do not currently provide to those who suffer from them. Neuroscientist, pharmacist and professor at the University of Valencia This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx