The majority of society has a notion that alcoholism is a disease rather than a choice, however any addictive behavior is started by an individual's willingness to use the substance. “Research has shown that alcoholism is a choice, not a disease, and stripping alcohol abuser of their choice, by applying the disease concept, is a threat to the health of the individual.”(Baldwin,2003). The author argues that fraudulent research has made the disease concept accepted by society in place of calling alcoholism a choice.
Baldwin points to a flaw in the research “The surveys he based his conclusions on were from a handpicked group of alcoholics. There were 158 questionnaire handed out and 60 of them were suspiciously not included.” (Baldwin, 2003).
Baldwin points to a flaw in the research “The surveys he based his conclusions on were from a handpicked group of alcoholics. There were 158 questionnaire handed out and 60 of them were suspiciously not included.” (Baldwin, 2003).