Alcoholism Support Group

Alcoholism is the continued consumption of alcoholic beverages, even when it is negatively affecting your health, work, relationships and life. If you think alcohol is causing you to lose control, it's time to seek help. Our group is a safe place to vent, check in, get back up if you fall, and reach sobriety.

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cynicalcat 08/14/2010

http://www.addictioninfo.org/articles/447/1/Alcoholism-is-not-a-Disease/Page1.html

What's everyone's take on this? I was reading this online the other day, & I really do agree w/ the authors. However, there are areas where I diverge, too.

okiyoe1 08/14/2010

Some history on the D/concept
http://www.roizen.com/ron/mann.htm

nickyj18022002 08/14/2010

For me it is most important to focus on my personal experience rather than other people's theories.

My experience is that when I drink I cant control how much, and that on my own power I cannot not drink for any significant period of time. When drinking my life becomes completely out of control and I become totally disconnected from everything except alcohol.

Whether that is then termed a disease or not doesnt really bother me. I know from my experience what the problem is and most importantly I have found a solution to it.

deleted_user 08/14/2010

Hmmm....Im on the fence with the whole disease thing. But, like you, I need to explore these things. I need to understand a little bit of the science behind the phenomenon. It really helps me to know about PAWS and damage to my brain and the different stages of alcoholism.

So, disease or not......I say keep thinking.....nothing wrong with that. No matter which side of the fence you land on, it can be incorporated in your personal program for recovery.

Rick8 08/15/2010

No I don't believe it's a disease but as mentioned does it matter? Actually , yes, it does matter to me because that is how I don't drink. By understanding/believing (MY beliefs) on why I drank and why I don't now. Very important to my sobriety. I always found the "who cares" mentality interesting in that who would not care of the reason for our lives being partially or worse destroyed. But bottom line is whatever your beliefs are that works is all the truth you need.

deleted_user 08/15/2010

AA gave me the tools and answers.I have studied a bunch about liver disease.

All I care is by any definition it kills

I got way too much other stuff taking up my brain space, and I would rather study/practice and put my time into things I really think can help me.

Different strokes for different folks. Nope it does not matter to me at the moment.

ML

donttread 08/15/2010

to me the disease of addiction compares well to type two diabetes as it's a lifestyle disease, and involves messanger chemicals gone aswy.

deleted_user 08/15/2010

Yes!! read an article on the Internet and reach conclusion on this once and for all!! Did you know trollism is a disease? Read that too.

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