Hi Sorensen. I tend to agree with you. Most doctors don't believe it is a disease in any medical sense, even though they all agree that alcoholism and other addictions have severe health implications. It is true that the association of medical doctors who are also AA members (International Doctors in AA), overwhelmingly agree (80%) with the rest of the medical community (75%) that this addiction is not a disease. Medical professionals are far less likely than the general public to support this disease theory, and I feel that is significant. Shouldn't they know? Pronouncements by various bodies are driven by political, ideological and economic considerations, and not by any empirical evidence.
Some folks think believing that it is a disease is helpful for their sobriety, some don't. Ultimately it is up to you to make this decision for yourself.