1. Should alcoholism be viewed as a disease or an addiction? Explain. Alcoholism should be viewed as an addiction because a disease is something you are born with or is caused accidentally from physical or mental damage. Nobody is born addicted to alcohol, they just get hooked on it from abusing it way too much.
2. Should alcoholics be held solely responsible for their drinking habits? Why or why not?Not necessarily because many people drink for different reasons whether its problems in their life or just because they have the money to abuse it. But considering alcohol is legal, many people tend to abuse it thinking there is no potential risk.
3. Should moderation treatment options be offered to alcoholics? Yes, it is always a good idea to stop people from drinking too much and causing great physical and mental harm to their body. It will also prevent them from taking their life away.