Is "Alcoholic" A Dirty Word?
I hate being labeled a "alcoholic". I have noticed that anytime (outside meeting) I have admitted to being one I have been discriminated against. People say that its a disease but I feel that there is still a huge stigma against alcoholics/addicts. I have over 2 years sober and have been questioning whether or not alcoholism is really a disease? I know what the AMA states but still. I just had a physical with a new doctor and did not tell him I'm a recovering alki. I think I did the right thing.