Personally, I don't think it is. I think it's an excuse to put blame on something else rather than taking responsibility for their actions.
What do you think?
2007-05-19 13:07:33 · 7 answers · asked by veolapaul 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
The disease theory of alcoholism is based on the assumption that alcoholism is progressive, chronic and fatal. I believe that some people are predisposed to react differently and unfavorably to the effects of alcohol.
This predisposition, whether its psychological, chemical or a combination helps influence a person to consume alcohol in excess and, in fact, to their personal detriment.
It is difficult, if not impossible, for a non-alcoholic to understand the twisted rationalizations and single-mindedness of an alcoholic engaging in alcoholic behaviors. The alcoholic's mind is so twisted that, to paraphase Bill W's words, they need to hit bottom to experience a moment of clarity. This clarity enables the alcoholic to seek treatment. The moment of clarity only comes to many when they are chronically ill due to their drinking.
I understand the asker's question and how they got to their opinion. Hoever, if it is easier for an alcoholic to label their alcoholism a disease and to seek treatment on this basis because having a "disease" is less stigmatized, then let's say its a disease and focus on treatment not only for the alcoholic but also for the alcoholic's friends and loved ones.
2007-05-22 18:22:57 · answer #1 · answered by JR 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes & unfortunately it is more serious than most of the diseases because it is not just a clinical disease but also a social one. It starts with a few beers, but do you know that 1 in 10 who start drinking become addicts. You want to have more & more & more & you're bombarded with TV ads, celebrations that for a reason I didn't figure out yet HAVE TO HAVE alcohol to make it a "party", & it seems like to drink alcohol is the best way to socialize with people, so there's no way out & you end up drinking & drinking & causing your self more problems than you can handle.
2007-05-20 02:43:11 · answer #2 · answered by giggsmania 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It knows no social boundaries. In some people there is a predisposition for alcoholism. I believe its a disease and an addiction, its both ,and dangerous in the extreme and it destroys everything around it. It costs senseless, needless, innocent deaths every year, and much heartache. I imagine every family has felt the despair over a loved one and alcohol ....sadly .
2007-05-19 13:45:12 · answer #3 · answered by Lee 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In a sense yes, but I think it is self-inflicted and the best way to keep from being one is to have self-respect and control. I think it would be so unwise to use it as an excuse to drink "well I just have a disease and can't help it" Yes you can!
2007-05-19 13:45:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is an addiction to alcohol, it can hurt a lot the people that is near the alcoholic person because he or she neglects his or her responsibilities and gets closer and closer to alcohol.
2007-05-19 13:11:30 · answer #5 · answered by mbestevez 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it is an addiction. It runs in families. Some people are genetically disposed to becoming addicted to alcohol. It is very hard to stop the cycle.
2007-05-19 13:15:59 · answer #6 · answered by notyou311 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think drinking too much is a person's choice. It's just a bad thing that while killing their self ,they leave loved ones in the process going crazy to help them and in the end no one wins.
2007-05-19 13:17:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋