It bugs me when I hear people referring to alcoholism is a disease, if that were the case then anyone could catch it. I really can’t see the point in trying to blame your addiction on something which you have no control over. I attended a few AA meetings and I noticed that the emphasis was on passing control on to an external entity, i.e. one’s higher power rather than the individual taking responsibility for their addiction and its implications. The minute you start blaming something or someone else for your problem, you deny yourself the ability to be able to face your problems. Alcoholism is most definitely not a disease, it’s a massive problem but it’s something that all alcoholics have the ability to beat. I believe that as soon as you deny yourself the opportunity for self empowerment, then you are setting yourself up for a relapse. I’ve been off alcohol for two years now and I will never drink again because I have taken responsibility for my life and my choices. So come on guys, ditch this “alcoholism is a disease nonsense.”