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Iriss · 02-26-2009, 09:59 AM

I would be interested to hear some thoughts on this. This might sound like a silly question, but I am being genuine.. Have, or do any of you question this theory? I know that this theory is officially supported by the professionals, but I have read much speculation which contradicts this..

Personally I find it hard to accept, maybe, I could find long term sobriety if I did accept this, but I struggle with the concept.

They say it a "progressive disease" which I understand, my drinking certainly progressed, but I cant help relating it to something like smoking, we start on 1 or 2 and end up on 20/40/60 a day, so we progrees with our nicotine intake over years.

It would be interesting to hear if anyone else thinks along these lines..

Thanks..

02-26-2009, 09:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
Iriss Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 171	Is alcoholism a disease? I would be interested to hear some thoughts on this. This might sound like a silly question, but I am being genuine.. Have, or do any of you question this theory? I know that this theory is officially supported by the professionals, but I have read much speculation which contradicts this.. Personally I find it hard to accept, maybe, I could find long term sobriety if I did accept this, but I struggle with the concept. They say it a "progressive disease" which I understand, my drinking certainly progressed, but I cant help relating it to something like smoking, we start on 1 or 2 and end up on 20/40/60 a day, so we progrees with our nicotine intake over years. It would be interesting to hear if anyone else thinks along these lines.. Thanks..