Why do alcohols call their addiction a disease?

soaps | 00:40 Wed 16th Feb 2011 | Body & Soul

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The way I see it, it's a way of life for them, They made the choice.

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NazNomad

"In humans, "disease" is often used more broadly to refer to any condition that causes pain, dysfunction, distress, social problems ..."

I'd say that's a pretty fair description.

NazNomad

... you didn't mean 'alcohols' did you.

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In humans, "disease" is often used more broadly to refer to any condition that causes pain, dysfunction, distress, social problems ..."

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That was my post ...

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I'm not looking for a wikida reply Naz !

Jan1957

So, you can copy and paste!

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What reply were you looking for exactly?

Jan1957

I don't think anybody "chooses" to become an alocholic. It is ususally caused by other problems in their life.

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Eddis, dependant on alcohol.cigs/ drugs .......they are all self-inflicted!

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Something from personal experience Naz!

Jan1957

You didn't ask a question though, just made a statement. What is it you want to know?

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Answerprancer

(LOL "Eddis")
Self inflicted ? Like crossing the road carelessly and getting knocked down ?
Sh@gging someone and getting HIV/clap etc ?
Aw come on - people make mistakes in life, no-one's perfect, or maybe *you* are ?

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Jan1957

Trust me Eddie, I have. Not a pleasant sight.

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