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[–] 62 points 2 years ago (7 children)

"My psychiatrist prefers to say that I have a 'substance use disorder' and cautions that the old 'alcoholism' model isn't very scientific."

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  • [–] 37 points 2 years ago (4 children)

    "I don't limit myself to just alcohol"

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  • [–] 11 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    Modern problems require modern solutions.

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  • [–] 12 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Fortunately, alcohol is a solution. Unfortunately, far from modern.

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  • [–] 9 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Seriously! The new model and terminology have been around for a decade or so! Why aren't more people aware of them yet? throws hands up in frustration

    But, having said that, now deny that you have an alcohol use disorder without sounding like you have an alcohol use disorder😏

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