In Fact, the disease concept has been and immensely effective way to help alcoholics get the treatment they so desperately need. At one time, the bottle had been considered their best, most dependable friend. Then without warning, it had turned upon them, leaving nothing but illogical cravings and destruction in its wake. In the latter stages of alcoholism, great care is takeb to hide the bottles. In fact, alcohol quits working altogether.
Alcoholism can kill the alcohlic.
But it's the bahavior that does all the damage. Children of alcoholics are three to five times more prone to alcoholism than the rst iof the population. There ia an apparent biological link to alcoholism. If there's alcoholism in a blood relative, you're at high risk. So any drinking you do should be watched.