Cirrhosis (of the liver). See Related links below this box for more information.
Alcoholism can increase the risk of certain diseases but it is not a disease, contrary to common myth.
Yes, alcoholism can be a life-threatening disease.
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.
Alcoholism is the disease.
There is, had has been, much controversy about the validity of the disease theory (or hypothesis) of alcoholism. A substantial proportion of physicians reject the disease concept of alcoholism.
People don't really get Alcoholism because it isn't a disease, in spite of the common misperception. They become alcoholic as a result of a long series of bad choices.
People don't really get alcoholism because it isn't a disease, in spite of the common misperception. They become alcoholic as a result of a long series of bad choices.
There is debate about whether or not alcoholism is a disease. A large number of physicians reject the disease theory of alcoholism and medicine has proven to be ineffective in treating the behavior.
yes
No, although "alcoholism" ends in "-ism," it is not a religion. Rather, alcoholism is a disease marked by a person with uncontrollable use of alcohol.
It is a disease, not a moral issue.
Alcoholism, or alcohol addiction.