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re: Is alcoholism a disability? Steve Sarkisian thinks so....
Posted on 12/8/15 at 10:44 am to Rhino5
Posted on 12/8/15 at 10:44 am to Rhino5
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Not sure about mental illness. Probably more depression related IMO. I have brother just out of rehab for this.
Alcoholism and other forms of compulsion and addiction are types of mental illness. You're actually proving my point in not recognizing it as such.
When people hear mental illness they automatically think of depression, paranoia, and mania.
Things like anxiety and addiction are viewed by the general public as examples of someone simply not being able to hack it. They don't want to associate with the types of mental illness mentioned above.
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Posted on 12/8/15 at 11:15 am to Bmath
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Alcoholism and other forms of compulsion and addiction are types of mental illness. You're actually proving my point in not recognizing it as such.
Okay, I will recognize alcoholism as a mental illness. The media is quick to label mass-murderers/shooters as mentally ill. I understand your frustration, but how do you suggest moving forward with different distinctions so the stigma is removed?
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