Originally Posted by SilverTab

hmmm well the fact that alcoholism can lead to further medical problem (ex: cirrhosis of the liver) doesnt make it a disease....(im not even argueing the fact that alcoholism is a disease or not here...) just saying that this arguement doesnt mean anything...

Smoking can cause cancer, but smoking isnt a disease...
Driving can kill you, but its not a disease....

alcoholism is an addiction...just like drug addiction etc...
anyone claming that alcoholism is a disease, and preaching their cause,etc. ..but would spit on a drugged up junkie asking for change in the metro is an idiot....