I have alcoholism. it's a brain disease i inherited, right?

That's the theory: Based on twin studies conducted in scandinavian countries, we know that there is a hereditary component for most mental disorders including alcoholism. While many consider addictions to be a problem with the person not having enough "will power, " in my opinion-addictions are brain diseases. I know of people who have died from their addictive diseases. Too many, especially young people. See aa .Org.

Alcohol: Biopsychosocial factors are involved. Biological are inheritance & brain pathology, psychological are addictive potential, and social are effects of surroundings. Most cases combine one or more factors.

Well, yes: I agree with my colleagues about the genetic issues in alcoholism. But even though it's "a brain disease [you] inherited, " you are still responsible for dealing with it. I hope you've chosen to involve yourself in a recovery program like aa or other. Otherwise, you are not actively working on your addiction and it will worsen. Alcoholism really does kill people.

Alcohol: Inheritance alone does not explain the addiction. There are, in addition to biological factors, psychological as well as social attribute. Hope u r in a rehab program and getting the help u need.