Alcoholism: Disease or Choice

I know that this comment is old by I want you to hear from someone that treats my addiction like a disease and why. I cannot drink just one beer or soda or just chew one piece of gum. My brain tells me to have more even when I don't want to. It is not a choice to have this trigger. The only choice is at first is realizing that you are obsession about taking more of whatever. Also getting drunk or high is never what we set out to do. It takes us there without a choice of our own. God Bless

alcoholism is a disease. i have video.

CHOICE

definitelly.

Once upon a time I was a drunk. By the age of 24 I had thrown everything away, was sleeping rough and eating from bins. I have been sober 15 years now and have never once considered it a disease. I was not a victim, I did not have a disease. A drunk enjoys being drunk, he enjoys it so much he does it all the time, eventually he gets addicted, when the fun stops he wants to stop. If he wants it enough he will stop. It'll be the hardest thing he ever does and it can be done, for it is a choice.

Not a disease.

most definitely not a disease.

I think this was a very brave presentation to make, as it smacks in the face of popular convention. I think I agree with you, but it almost feels wrong to say it. 'Am I going to be hunted down for saying that alcoholism might not be a disease?'. Anyway, I don't know a lot about the area, but I commend your courage and creative thinking. Keep it up!