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Because its progressive. Over time it gets worse. If not treated will almost always end in death. Its chronic meaning that if treated that it will get better. (Don't drink) and once you have it, you've got it for life. Kinda sounds like a disease to me
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe theory that alcoholismis a disease is a controversial one. In fact, many physicians reject the theory.
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∙ 14y agoYes Is Called Being An Alcoholic!!!
Many people consider it a disease, others think it is the only disease that you can actually go out and buy it in the store.
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∙ 13y agoYes, abuse of alcohol can cause sclerosis of the liver and may be a contributing factor in may other diseases. However, moderate use of alcohol is considered to be beneficial.
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What is chronic liver disease resulting from alcoholism and malnutrition?
Cirrhosis
Chronic liver disease resulting from alcoholism and malnutrition?
Cirrhosis.
How can you cure alcoholism?
Alcoholism is a chronic, incurable disease. It can be permanently arrested by complete abstinence from all alcohol -- for life.
Can you cure Alcoholism?
Alcoholism is a chronic, incurable disease. It can be permanently arrested by complete abstinence from all alcohol -- for life.
A progressive chronic disease involving a mental and physical need for alcohol is?
Alcoholism
Alcoholism is what type of illness?
Alcoholism is a chronic illness, according to some. However, there is considerable debate as to whether or not alcoholism is a disease. Many physicians reject the disease theory of alcoholism.
What is meant by chronic liver disease?
Chronic, as opposed to acute, means something that develops over a long period of time. Chronic liver disease would include cirrhosis (scarring of liver tissue) due to alcoholism.
Alcoholism is considered to be a progressive disease?
Some people and groups consider alcoholismto be a disease. However, many physicians reject the disease theory of alcoholism as unsupported by the medical research evidence.
Is Alcoholism a medical condition?
Alcoholism can be considered a medical problem, although a substantial proportion of physicians reject the theory that it is a disease.
Is alcoholism a general medical conditioned?
Alcoholism can be considered a medical problem, although a substantial proportion of physicians reject the theory that it is a disease.
Effects to the body from alcoholism?
Severe brain damage, chronic and progressive liver disease leading to breakdown in liver function and death.
Is Alcoholism is considered to be a progressive disease?
Yes it is! Iknow from experience!! Trust me doctors know nothing on this subject unless they are in the field of Alcoholism! FACT
