I don't claim to know all the details about this issue, but I do know that the term "disease" is applied to just about everything under the sun these days -- by people who stand to derive a huge financial benefit from it.
Good -- because you know precious little about it, it seems. Ever been in a detox ward? Ever been in a rehab facility? Most rehab facilities need volunteers. You might consider doing that so you know what you are talking about.
huh. I made no money off my mom's alcoholism. BTW, my mother was a patriotic American...she entered nursing school in the 40s, and then joined the WAVES. I speak from first hand knowledge and experience that this IS a disease.
You're right, though I think the primary motivation for making everything a disease is philosophical.
Dan
I agree. We have become, or rather we have let others manipulate us into becoming a nation of hand wringers. He or she comitted this act because...............ect., ect. A cottage industry of counsling has been thrust upon us, these so called experts have an explanation for everything except personal responsibility. This God awful permissive approach is pushing us closer and closer to the cliff.
And your comment is like saying abstinence isn't an effective cure for pregnancy. (even though it works every time it's tried)
Personally, I've never believed that an addictionor a compulsion truly qualifies as a disease. I think "condition" or "disorder" is a much more accurate description.