Ah, the age-old question that has fueled more debates than "Is a hot dog a sandwich?" (Spoiler: It's not, and neither is alcoholism just a "bad habit"). Let's dive into this philosophical conundrum with a healthy dose of humor and a side of science.
Breaking News!
Scientists have discovered that without alcohol, alcoholism simply doesn't exist. Groundbreaking, we know.
The Disease Camp: "It's Not My Fault, I'm Sick!"
Why Some Say It's a Disease
The Addiction Camp: "I Can Stop Anytime I Want!"
The "Choice" Argument
"I chose to drink, therefore it's my fault!"
(Spoiler: It's more complicated than that)
The "Habit" Theory
"It's just a bad habit I need to break!"
(Spoiler: It's not that simple either)
The Real MVP: Alcohol Itself
Why Alcohol is the True Villain
The Great Debate: A Humorous Timeline
1935
AA is founded, and the disease model gets its start
(Meanwhile, alcohol continues to be sold everywhere)
1956
American Medical Association calls it a disease
(Doctors: "We were right about something!")
2024
We're still arguing about it
(Alcohol: "I'm just sitting here, being addictive")
The Bottom Line (With a Side of Humor)
Fact #1
Without alcohol, alcoholism wouldn't exist
(Mind. Blown.)
Fact #2
It's more complicated than just "disease" or "addiction"
(Like trying to explain TikTok to your grandparents)
Fact #3
Recovery is possible, regardless of what we call it
(And that's what really matters)
The Real Question We Should Be Asking
Instead of arguing about whether it's a disease or an addiction, maybe we should focus on why we're so obsessed with a substance that causes so many problems. Just saying.