Bad choices Quote by Martin E.P. Seligman

It is a myth that alcoholics have some spontaneous insight and then seek treatment. Victims of this disease do not submit to treatment out…

— Vernon Johnson

“There's not alcoholic in the world who wants to be told what to do. Alcoholics are sometimes described as egomaniacs with inferiority complexes. Or,…

— Anthony Kiedis

Alcoholism isn't a disease. It's a failure of self-image.

— Terence McKenna

“Alcoholism or addiction is a disease because it fits the definition of disease. It is progressive and chronic, and left untreated, it will kill.”

— Irene Tomkinson

“Alcoholism is the one illness that tells you, you don't have it”

— Paul Campbell

Think about the stigma that is attached to the idea that alcoholism is a disease, an incurable illness, and you have it. That's a…

— Chris Prentiss

“the non-drinking person in a relationship with an alcoholic got just as out of control, was in just as much pain, and needed just…

— Melody Beattie

“AA makes inflated claims about itself. Its foundational document, Alcoholics Anonymous (commonly referred to as the “Big Book” and a perennial best seller), spells…

— Lance Dodes

Alcoholism is a disease. People will debate whether it is a disease of the mind, of genetics, or of circumstances. I don't have the…

— Eva Marie

“Definition of an alcoholic is an egomaniac with an inferiority complex”

— Alcoholics Anonymous

“Never make the mistake of thinking that alcoholics are weak, because it took an incredible amount of internal strength and conviction in order for…

— Mishka Shubaly

“Human beings are like the screwed-up children of alcoholic parents in that way, picking up the pieces afterward and trying to make up reasons…

— Joe Schreiber