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Is it time to stop calling alcoholism a disease?

Dr Chadha’s problem with viewing alcoholism as a disease is that it doesn’t help the alcoholic. He s...
TodayFM
TodayFM

11:25 AM - 18 Jun 2015



Is it time to stop calling alc...

Lunchtime

Is it time to stop calling alcoholism a disease?

TodayFM
TodayFM

11:25 AM - 18 Jun 2015



Dr Chadha’s problem with viewing alcoholism as a disease is that it doesn’t help the alcoholic.

He says the term ‘disease’ disempowers the individual.

He joined Matt in studio to explain why, to hear the interview in full, listen back here:



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