Why Is Alcoholism or Being an Alcoholic Considered a Disease?

Published November 26, 2012

Question by mags2313: Why is alcoholism or being an alcoholic considered a disease?
?

Best answer:

Answer by kiki
Because it’s a mental and physical addiction. It’s not a choice. There’s a chemical reaction in the brain from it.

Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!

Beit T’Shuvah’s 18 mile LA Marathon training – Beit T’Shuvah is an official charity of the LA Marathon and residents are running/walking in the marathon on March 21 to raise money for Beit T’Shuvah and the souls that cannot afford treatment. To sponsor one of our runner/walkers please go to www.runtosaveasoul.org