Alcoholism is what type of illness?

Answer 1

Alcoholism is a chronic illness, according to some. However, there is considerable debate as to whether or not Alcoholism is a disease. Many physicians reject the disease theory of alcoholism.

Answer 2

This is a question about which there is much debate. For example, although the American Medical Association has declared alcoholism to be a disease, a large proportion of physicians in the U.S. reject the theory that it is a disease.

Answer 3

Alcoholism is recognized as a disease by medical associations.