Symbol of my Disease oil clay sculpture by "M" inpatient for alcoholism Several things happen when an alcoholic begins to grapple with the reality of his/her diagnosis. Most people need some time to assimilate all the implications. Some individuals are helped by the knowledge that alcoholism is a DISEASE; it is not weakness of character or evidence of innate badness. This can be a huge relief. The disease concept also lays the groundwork for the idea that the disease itself is separate from … [Read more...] about Big Black Hole