this is fascinating... i wonder, is there a way to link this to the newcomer's page? i stumbled upon this link and find it very intriguing for someone in my position.
basically, i've just recently started to look very hard at my drinking habits. terms like alcoholic, problem drinker, episodic, disease, allergy, etc. have been fighting themselvs inside my head for the past couple weeks. reading through the opinions and thoughts of those who have been investigating their own compulsions/actions/reactions/whatever you choose to call it and/or discovered a way to correct their situation is a great way to start my own self-analysis.
i sincerely hope you'll continue this debate... it's very thought provoking and helpful to me... the more i read, the more i learn...