I don't think alcoholism etc is a "disease " FAR from it . Far far far from it
But maybe addiction in and of itself - maybe not a disease but a condition ?
I personally don't think it's a disease Bc while when in the burrows of addiction is is so so hard and sometimes "impossible " to stop - we still CHOOSE to drink/drug/. Etc
I am not powerless over alcohol or drugs or shopping.
Granted once I take that first sip or whatever ,things can spiral out of control but... say for example someone has 7 years sober from booze and they decide to drink again - the bottle didn't force itself into my/ your mouth- we CHOSE to drink
Idk - just thinkin out loud