Originally Posted by
lunar 
Is alcoholism truly a "disease"?
I personally think the term "disease" is used too loosely to define it.
We all know alcoholism can cause diseases, but in itself,
can alcoholism be accurately defined as one?
Instead, I believe it to be a complex form of compulsive behavior or condition; resulting in an addiction.
Opinions?
I've given up thinking about it. I'll let the experts (and I use that word loosely) decide the issue. For me, I can no longer control my alcohol consumption once I start drinking, so I only have one rational choice, give it up for good.