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I am curious if alcoholism is a disease, how much is the alcoholic at fault?
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DIFFERENT TAKE: Fault is not a useful concept. The alcoholic has pleasure centers in his brain that create a demand for more, and small amounts will accellerate the urgency. A better concept would be a neurophysiologic one.
Answered 4/16/2016
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Responsblty no fault: Fault implies blame and judgment, neither of which are helpful to the alcoholic or anyone else. Taking responsibility once a person realizes that they have alcoholism is helpful, leading to getting proper treatment & support. See the video, "pleasure unwoven, " available from www.Instituteforaddictionstudy.Com or watch it on youtube. Explains why addiction is a brain disase & not a choice.
Answered 4/29/2013
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