I am not sure exactly sure what branch of medicine deals with Alcoholism, addicition, chemical dependancy? Some one should know for sure.
It's a Classification of Diseases
Taxonomy refers to the science of classification, specifically categorizing organisms into groups based on shared characteristics. Nosology is the branch of medicine dealing with the classification of diseases.
Nosology
The study of diagnosis is called nosology, which involves the classification and categorization of diseases and conditions based on their symptoms and underlying causes. Nosology is important for effectively diagnosing and treating patients in the healthcare field.
Alcoholism is not inheritable.
That is not a symptom of alcoholism.
No herb cures alcoholism.
There is no gene known to cause alcoholism.
It does not use the term alcoholism.
There are really no accepted stages of alcoholism.
The environment cannot CAUSE alcoholism.
Yes, alcoholism is a form of maladaptive behavior. Alcoholism is never good for people.