Question by Antoiwanna: The American Medical Association and Alcoholics Anonymous BOTH believe that alcoholism is a disease. T or F?

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Answer by Lemanski’s Ghost
Of course it’s not so simple. AA recognizes a spiritual solution to alcoholism, so it is not a strictly biological disease in their view if spirituality can overcome it. They also tend to be negative toward things like medications to control cravings, depression, anxiety, etc. But it is certainly a physical condition within AA, and in their view it requires a metaphysical cure.

Answer by bananas
yes it is , it can and does become addictive , just like chatting on a chat room on a computer. Or drugs.

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