The Disease Model of Alcoholism
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Alcoholism
Fact is alcoholism is a chronic, lifelong condition that must be monitored and managed.
Alcoholism Analogy
You wouldn’t stop treating your diabetes, don’t stop treating your alcoholism.
Untreated Alcoholism
Prolonged alcohol abuse and a lack of continued-care will lead to serious health complications.
A Positive Attitude is Key
While alcoholism is widely recognized as a chronic disease, it is important that recovering people do not live in a “disease frame of mind”.
Alcoholism Ripple Effect
Do not allow the negative consequences of alcoholism to ruin your life or the lives of those around you.
Caring for Alcoholism
Seek treatment and develop a continued-care plan that continuously treats your chronic disease.
You can live a fulfilling life outside the bounds of your alcoholism.
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