Do you consider alcoholism to be a disease?

Question by hotmomma: Do you consider alcoholism to be a disease?
Me and my mother are having this debate. She says alcoholism is a disease. I disagree. I think it’s an addiction that can cause a disease – such as liver damage, etc. But do not think it’s a disease on its own. To me, saying that alcoholism is a disease is like saying an addiction like smoking is a disease. Just trying to get some thoughts on this.

I should also add that my father, who I love to death, is an alcoholic and I am not saying anything bad about people who are alcoholics. I know it’s a horrible addiction. I’m really just trying to see what other people think. Thank you!!

Best answer:

Answer by Clumsi_Muneca
no but i do think it is a bad habit.

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