Alcoholism Isnt A Disease
Alcoholism isn't a disease.
Do you think alcoholism is a disease?
Most Americans say they do.
Do they act like it. I don't think that they do.
Employers screen new applicants for
drugs.
They do not screen for cancer or AIDS or Hepatitis.
If you have a heart attack while driving it is an accident.
If you are drunk while driving it is a
crime.
If you have cancer or AIDS or Hepatitis you go to the doctor.
If you are a drunk you sober up and go to a
meeting.
If you have cancer and relapse you are not going to lose your job.
If you show up intoxicated at work again there is a good
chance you will.
If you have a "real" disease and cannot work you will probably
get Social Security benefits.
If you are a drunk and cannot work
you won't.
Do you think Americans believe alcoholism is a
disease?
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I wonder how many cancer patients would like to be told they
need to go to an hour meeting a couple of times a week? That if they did, everything would be
alright.
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Alcoholism runs in families.
I know that 40% of the children of alcoholics will become problem drinkers
themselves. Regardless of who raises them.
I know that I can not control my drinking.
I know many people who also can not control their drinking.
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As Americans the only thing we seem certain of is that alcoholism acts
like an allergy.
If you have Hay Fever. It is unwise to roll around in the grass.
If your an alcoholic. It is unwise to drink.
Everyone seems to agree on this.
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Following are four anonymous articles from people who believe alcoholism
isn't a disease.
I changed the spacing to make them easier to read. Other than that, they
have not been changed. Not for spelling or grammar. Especially not for content. Nothing.
Alcoholism Isnt A Disease 1
Alcoholism Isnt A Disease 2
Alcoholism Isnt A Disease 3
Alcoholism Isnt A Disease 4
Raging Alcoholic
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