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The American Medical Association recognized alcoholism as an illness in 1956, based on the theory that excessive drinking and alcohol addiction is caused by a disease that affects the structure and function of the brain. Understanding why …

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But justices in their opinion established that the AMA designated alcoholism as a “major medical problem” in 1956 and “urged that alcoholics be admitted to general …

How Marty Mann and AA established alcoholism as a disease

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In 1956, the American Medical Association adopted a resolution recognizing “alcoholism as a medical problem.” A year later, the American Hospital …

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Disease theory of alcoholism - Wikipedia

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Posted By: F.A.R December 27, 2013. In 1956 the American Medical Association (AMA) declared Addiction to alcohol and other drugs, to be a disease. …

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Alcohol use is the fourth leading preventable cause of death in the U.S. Browse the AMA’s most recent coverage on alcohol health recommendations, policies on alcohol consumption, and statements. ...

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In 1957, the American Medical Association declared alcoholism a disease on the basis of three criteria: alcoholism has a known etiology, the symptoms get worse over time, and …

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In 1957, which of the following criteria was used by the American Medical Association in declaring alcoholism as a disease? a known etiology progression of symptoms and …

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In 1957, which of the following criteria was used by the American medical association in declaring alcoholism as a disease? A known etiology, progression of symptoms, and …