Is alcoholism a mental illness?

A jig saw puzzle piece missing from a mans head

February 8, 2026

By Andy F

Categories: The disease concept of alcoholism

The spiritual malady After thirteen years in AA, and more relapses than I care to admit, despite my prejudice against the God word in five of the twelve steps, I got a sponsor and asked for help. I got lucky that I found an agnostic-friendly sponsor who took me through the steps in a way […]

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The disease of alcoholism – A member’s interpretation

Ego and true self

April 22, 2024

By Andy F

Categories: The disease concept of alcoholism

A cynical newcomer arrives in AA A short blog about how I came to understand alcoholism, presented in AA as an illness: It has been a long and sometimes difficult journey to sobriety as an agnostic: the complete autobiographical account of my battle with addiction is in my book The Twelve Steps for Agnostics. It […]

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