If Alcoholism is a disease, how much is the Alcoholic at

[lulilashjnord]

fault? I'm always told alcoholism is a disease, but at the same time everyone's always mad at alcoholics because they choose to drink. How much of the problem is the disease? When they start treating others poorly, like lying and acting selfish, is this their fault or that of the disease?

[Vergo M]

Choosing to drink and not taking any control or responsibility is the fault. It becomes a disease when it gets out of hand and goes too far. Part of the responsibility is to have something done about it; counseling and AA meetings.

[Sirod]

Alcoholism most often comes from family members who drink and it is a way of life,,the children live with it ,,it just keeps going down the line,,what can first make us happy with a few drinks often changes to unhappy words said that can't be taken back,then when we think we are all alone and nobody cares then theres always that bottle for comfort,,it never talks back,,but it does make you do the things that you would never do sober,,be careful also it strips you of your organs if you abuse it,,then you die a painful death with it recorded on your death certificate,,do you really want your people who do care for you to have to deal with their pain that they couldn't help,,listen out there don't abuse your body,,moderation in all is good for you,,not over board,,have a good day,,be happy,,make someone else happy,,it will get contagious,,,keep it going,,,