Think there will ever be a cure for...

[marketing101x]

...alcoholism? BESIDES...AA (ty)

[Krys]

Its not really a disease. Sure, it is categorized as such and has many qualities that would put it with diseases, but it is actually created by the genes in your body. Genes control everything from what you think of someone's hair to how addictive you become to things including alcohol. A "cure"- no doubt in a century or so (probably sooner), scientists will find the specific gene that causes alcoholism and will be able to alter it in a way to stop it for good. Until then, good luck.

[JuneCleaver]

I don't believe there is a cure. Your will has to be strong. I don't this alcoholism is a disease (you can't catch it or give it to someone else) This is a self inflicted "disease" if you one still thinks it's a disease. I speak from personal experience...a few of my loved ones have suffered from their addiction for many years. God gave us all free will and you need to make the decision to abstain or give in to your weakness. As for a cure....well, don't drink! That's the cure. One has to do what is best for themselves in whatever path they choose...

[kathy j]

i sure hope so!u see to many good people being drug down by it!and its legal!it should be illiegal!

[Jon H]

As for a cure to alcoholism, science has not found one yet. It is a disease just like any other. In response to another post, diabetes and heart condition you can not catch, but are still diseases. I am both a diabetic and an alcoholic and nobody on my mothers or fathers side of the family are diabetics or alcoholics. No, I am not adopted. http://www.ca-online.org/index_files/meetings.htm• “Hope, Faith & Courage” (HFC). A discussion meeting for addicts seeking recovery.My name is Jon H. and I am a grateful recovering addict. Click on the above link or copy and paste it and then click on the Hope, Faith and Courage link. It is a discussion meeting for addicts seeking recovery. There are people there from Florida, South Africa, England, all over the globe recovering from an addiction of some type of drug, not just cocaine. They can also help you find local meetings in your area. The link below also you will find contact information all over the globe. There is recovery everywhere if you want it.http://www.ca.org/phones.htmlFor the friends and family of alcoholics and addicts I would suggest to go to this link: http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/Prayers go out to all those who are still suffering. Also for the friends and families who have been affected by this disease. Yes it is a disease. I did go through a rehab, but I also had insurance at the time. I was caught at work.JONBOYINCAYAHOOCOM

[raysny]

If the "cure" for alcoholism is to quit drinking, I did that, and without AA."One recent study found that 80% of all alcoholics who recover for a year or more do so on their own, some after being unsuccessfully treated. When a group of these self-treated alcoholics was interviewed, 57% said they simply decided that alcohol was bad for them. Twenty-nine percent said health problems, frightening experiences, accidents, or blackouts persuaded them to quit. Others used such phrases as "Things were building up" or "I was sick and tired of it." Support from a husband or wife was important in sustaining the resolution.Treatment of Drug Abuse and Addiction -- The Harvard Mental Health Letter, October 1995.Many who have been told that they have the "disease" of alcoholism have taught themselves not to drink destructively, in fact, most have. Non-destructive drinking seen as "cure":http://alcoholism.about.com/od/homework/a/blniaaa050119.htmAlcoholism is NOT a disease:http://www.baldwinresearch.com/alcoholism.cfmThe (Non-)Effectiveness of the Twelve-Step Treatmenthttp://www.orange-papers.org/orange-effectiveness.html