Drugs & Alcohol Addiction, Not A Disease

The Full Circle girls discuss the a recent article stating that drug and alcohol addiction is not a disease but a personal choice.

Can you go to OCS if you have sought treatment for substance abuse? Specifically alcohol, not illegal drugs.?

I have been through a 28 day inpatient program. I went voluntarily (I was not court mandated), I’ve never had a DUI or been in any trouble, and I have been completely sober for almost two years. I am just interested in military service, and I have no idea if this would effect my eligibility [...]

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drugs True of False Question?

1. Children of smokers are more likely to suffer from asthma than children of nonsmokers?
2. Environmental tobacco smoke contains carbon monoxide and nicotine.
3. Nicotine enlarges blood vessels, causing increased circulation to the limbs.
4. Cigars contain less cancer-causing tar than regular cigarettes
5. Once addicted, people need more and more tobacco to satisfy the craving for nicotine
6. [...]

How does alcohol addiction compare to other drugs?

I would like to know how alcohol addiction compares to other drugs? I don’t drink or do drugs, but I am writing this report and need to know as much as I can.
First of all, do you guys think alcohol is addicting (I wouldn’t know because I never tried and never will)?
Second, how addicting is [...]