Originally Posted by
WhiteFeathers 
OK. But you are never "cured" from alcoholism. You are never straightened out physically. I can see how working the steps has potential to treat the "mental obsession" with drinking. But the physical allergy never goes away.
Why are people born with a spiritual sickness?
Why do people get cancer for no reason sometimes? We don't really know. There is a theory that it is genetic. In my case, I believe that fully. My grandfather was alcoholic, several of my aunts and uncles are, and two of my brothers are, and so am I.