Disease Model of Addiction – Examining Alcoholism

Adapted from a presentation at the 10th Annual Dual Disorder Conference in Las Vegas, NE held on October 04, 1996. Updated 2001

By Terence T. Gorski

The way that we conceptualize alcoholism and other drug dependencies is critical to the development of effective policy for its treatment. Effective policy is necessary to secure the adequate resources needed for its treatment.