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Is Alcoholism a Disease ? The Truth about Alcoholism!

Question by Mercedes Herrera: Is the term “disease” a good term to use when talking about alcoholics?
What is your opinion? Is it fair to say that when someone drinks so much, that it harms themselves and others that they have a “disease”? Do you think that alcoholism is something that you choose, or is it that the person was born with a genetic deficiency and cannot control their preordained destiny?

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Answer by Jennie P
Alcoholism is indeed a disease. My father was an alcoholic for many years. He went through the 12 step thing and all that.

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About Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Alcohol abuse will come with some devastating facts that will form a pattern no matter where people live. It is the formation of a pattern that will lead to various detriments that are highlighted below in the facts about it. Where there is abuse of alcohol, people will experience one, two or all of the following happenings in their lives.

• As a result of alcohol abuse, people will suffer injuries that will be physical as they work different machinery. This will also include car accidents that have been notorious not just with causing injuries but claiming lives every single day.

• Failed relationships that have a direct link with alcohol abuse is another fact that will emerge from this habit. The habit will prove hard to break even after relationships have been badly affected.

Question by Jim M: How do you go about getting help for a “in denial alcoholic”?
There are small children in the home and it can be very hostile – a lot of yelling. Can the children be taken from the home by an agency? I can’t report this because it is a family member, but on the other hand I feel I should, since there is possible jeopardy involved. Talking does no good – everytime the conversation is turned around to deflect the truth.

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Answer by Matthew W
Call Child Protective Services and explain yourself.

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Question by I have an answer !: Why do some men/women live in denial about their “depression or addictions”??
Do they have to “hit rock bottom” to realize and accept their “desease” ? Do they have to “lose their family and friends” in order to realize, it’s time to get some professional help ? A dear friend of mine is going through this “depression and alcoholism” stage right now, (it’s been actually a while) and I have no idea how to help anymore ! She is a grown woman for crying out loud ! What else can I do ? I suggested to go with her to the AA meetings, called even “rehab centers” but the response I get is the same: “She is the only one who can admitt to her problem and do something about it!”

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Answer by Michael
yes

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Dr. Johanna O’Flaherty of Rancho Mirage-based Betty Ford Center discusses the problems associated with binge drinking. Aug. 30, 2010 on KPSP Local 2 News.
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