The Progression of Alcoholism
The progression of alcoholism, if you believe it is a disease, is inevitable. Both Jellinek's phases of alcoholism and the stages of alcoholism from "Under the Influence" show the alcoholic as getting worse and worse until they either stop drinking or die. Jellinek's research of alcoholism outlines four phases of alcoholism and five species of alcoholism. Not all of the species necessarily being based on the disease model of alcoholism. Some were believed to be more pyschological in nature and others were simply physiological or disease based. The stages of alcoholism are outlined in Under the Influence a book by Dr. James A. Milam and Katherine Ketcham. It definately follows the disease model. As do the stages of recovery. There are four stages of recovery and it is important to know where you are at in these stages. It can be useful in relapse prevention. Phases of Alcoholism
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