disease of alcoholism?

Answer 1

Yes, it is a disease. There is no such thing as an "ex-alcoholic". There are only recovering alcoholics. Find a place that holds AA meetings nearest to you if you feel that you or a loved one needs help.

Answer 2

I am assuming you are asking whether alcoholism is a disease. By definition, a disease is a sickness. It is hard to distinguish whether alcoholism is a disease or a symptom. Since it is gradual and often we don't see it's clinical effects until it is too late, some claim it is not truly a disease. Most other diseases such as the measles show symptoms much sooner than those manifested by alcoholism. Others say that it's an array of symptoms with multiple disorders which affect most systems of the body. Some say alcoholism may be attributed to genetics or to one's environment. I think the debate continues. In my opinion it is a disease, I believe most alcoholics crave alcohol to some degree and in most cases that I have seen, and alcholics I've spoken to, the person is not able to stop until their bodies can no longer deal with the ravages alcohol has caused. But in either case if you are dealing with alcoholism seek help before it destroys your life and your body. If you are dealing with someone that has that problem seek a support group. It's not an easy problem to live with no matter what your age.

Answer 3

wow......this is one of the toughest diseases to deal with if you have it, or someone you love and care about does. Alcoholism is a disease some people have that causes them to not be able to control their alcohol consumption and need more. My mother has alcoholism, I am 15, and when I was four she left my father. My realtionship has still not healed with her. Throughout the years she entered many different halfway houses and programs. Now she has an apartment but still struggles with the disease. If you think you might have it get help IMMEDIATELY, and if someone you know does also get help.

Alcoholism cannot be cured or even really treated with anything. Alot of alcoholics who realize they have the disease will attend AA meetings, (alcoholics anonymous). It is a group of people who get together and talk about the diesease, share real life experiences, and support eachother.

I hope what I just typed will help you, what they tell you in school no one will ever understand until they have lived it.

Answer 4

It is a disease, just like heart disease and diabetes are, in that it is not the persons fault who has it. It just is. The alcoholic should have no need to be ashamed. In alcoholism, despite popular belief expressed here today, the victim does not have the choice to drink. The compulsion to do so is overpowering. It does also have genetic links, so if a parent is/was an alcoholic, one should be aware of that.

Alcoholism is not "curable" but the damages can be halted, with total cessation of alcohol consumption. Alcoholism ruins lives, finances, reputations, families, careers, livers and health.

A program that has helped millions is Alcoholics Anonymous. Also, Al-Anon is a related program for families and children of alcoholics. Both programs can be very educational and
supportive. Either one of them can be an excellent resource if you have questions. Just about any town of any size anywhere has these programs, found in the phone book.

I was originally going to ask you to please be more specific in your question, but I just decided to give you a summary of the topic instead. If you want to know something specific, you should please clarify that. Thanks.

Answer 5

There is considerable debate regarding the Disease Theory of Alcoholism. Proponents argue that any structural or functional disorder should be classified as a disease. Opponents cite the inability to pin down the behavioral issues to a physical cause as a reason for avoiding classification.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcoholism

Answer 6

It isn't uncommon for alcoholism to be called a disease. This is because a disease is something that happens to us, and we try to find ways to overcome it. Calling it a disease says that it is not entirely a matter of choice, but with the right kind of help and a willingness to accept it, healing can take place. It can often be cured in this way.

Answer 7

It sucks I just quit my job cause my boss was an alcoholic. She hid it in her cupboards at work and in her car, she used to send me out to do things so she could quickly drink and I'd come back and she'd be blinking real slow. She also would get really paranoid and that everyone was conspiring against her. She pretty much is a psyco.. Also on her sons birthday she got pissed and got half way in the car trying to drop off all the kids..Dangerous freak she is...Can't stand her......Alcoholics loose everything......Is it a disease yea, cause it spreads and affect everyone.

Answer 8

Yes, alcoholism is a disease.

www.alcoholics-anonymous.org

Answer 9

Drinking alcohol, especially along with smoking, increases the risk of cancers of the mouth, esophagus, pharynx, larynx and liver in men, and of breast cancer in women, according to the National Cancer Institute. Except for breast cancer, these cancers are all rare.Alcoholic hepatitis
Ethanol, mostly in alcoholic beverages, is an important cause of hepatitis. Usually alcoholic hepatitis comes after a period of increased alcohol consumption. Alcoholic hepatitis is characterized by a variable constellation of symptoms, which may include feeling unwell, enlargement of the liver, development of fluid in the abdomen ascites, and modest elevation of liver blood tests.
Alcoholic hepatitis can vary from mild with only liver test elevation to severe liver inflammation with development of jaundice, prolonged prothrombin time, and liver failure.

Answer 10

It is a progressive disease, even those who believe they can drink socially, can become very ill in a matter of years!