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  • Alcoholism is an illness

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  • Alcoholism is a weakness

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    Which of these statements is true

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    I would suggest it's an addiction, in much the same way as Smoking.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Harry T View Post
    I would suggest it's an addiction, in much the same way as Smoking.
    's what I'd call it, an addiction ... more than anything else.


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    An addiction is a weakness though.


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    I've always been addicted to pretty women - I don't feel it's a weakness


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    Quote Originally Posted by les_taxi View Post
    I've always been addicted to pretty women - I don't feel it's a weakness
    I suppose there's always an exception to the rule.


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    My own belief is that addiction is an illness since it's almost always caused by alterations to the brain resulting in cognitive deficit disorders and other symptoms.

    As with many illnesses associated with a genetic component some people are more susceptible than others which goes some way to help explain why addictions develop faster than inhibitions in those most at risk

    Behavioral/lifestyle choices contribute to many illnesses. Fortunately in most of these cases changes can be made since no cognitive deficit disorders have been induced.

    Sadly, with alcohol addiction there's a constant high possibility of relapse due to it's chronic nature and need for lifelong mindfulness.

    I go for illness


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    Quote Originally Posted by Terpe View Post
    I go for illness
    .................. 's what I went for ... after swithering initially!


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    I would say weakness!


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    It's got to be both, you need a third option


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