It really does not matter if its a disease or a disorder.
The reason Dr. call it a disease is because it fall into the definition of a disease.
1 Trearable
2 Predictable
3 Progressive.
Like i said names, definition really makes no difference. But it is real and can be deadly.
Yes names do make a difference. People who get drunk are not the victims of a disease either.
The culture of excuses CAUSES these problems.