Is Being an Alcholic a Disease or Just an Excuse?

Question by foxyraley: Is being an alcholic a disease or just an excuse?
for being an alcoholic. And if it a disease then wouldnt someone that is addicted to crack cocaine, heroin and cigarettes have a disease also. And what about sex addicts and over eaters they must also have a disease.

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Answer by Dima
it is a desease

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