Citation

Keller M. J. Stud. Alcohol 1976; 37(11): 1694-1717.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1976, Rutgers Center of Alcohol Studies)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

794591

Abstract

The history of the conception of alcoholism as a disease is outlined. Recent opposition to that conception and the specific reasons therefor are discussed. On the basis that addiction constitutes a disablement in the medical sense, it is concluded that alcoholism is properly defined as a disease.

Language: en