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
Cirrhosis.
Cirrhosis
Alcoholism is a chronic, incurable disease. It can be permanently arrested by complete abstinence from all alcohol -- for life.
Alcoholism is a chronic, incurable disease. It can be permanently arrested by complete abstinence from all alcohol -- for life.
Alcoholism
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.
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.
Alcoholism can be considered a medical problem, although a substantial proportion of physicians reject the theory that it is a disease.
Alcoholism can be considered a medical problem, although a substantial proportion of physicians reject the theory that it is a disease.
Severe brain damage, chronic and progressive liver disease leading to breakdown in liver function and death.
Yes it is! Iknow from experience!! Trust me doctors know nothing on this subject unless they are in the field of Alcoholism! FACT
Yes, cancer is considered a chronic disease because it can persist over a long period of time and may require ongoing management and treatment to control or manage the disease.