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Originally Posted by GPK
The Journal of the American Medical Association defines alcoholism as "a primary, chronic disease characterized by impaired control over drinking, preoccupation with the drug alcohol, use of alcohol despite adverse consequences, and distortions in thinking."
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some think that many non-diseases are named as such in order to qualify for health insurance.
as an aside, most policies cover viagra, but not birth control pills. go figure.